Psychology Takeaway Podcast

July 14 – Sleep

Sleep deprivation continues to be a huge side effect of the current pandemic crisis. Jim and Ralph are bringing back a popular Podcast that addresses the problem.

 

July 5, 2021 – A Backward Look

During the past two years or so Jim and Ralph have produced over 100 Psychologytakeaway Podcasts. Recently we reviewed the most popular oldies but goodies!!!

They fall into the 10 categories listed below. If you missed some feel free to go back. Also, if you are enjoying listening, be sure to tell a friend.

1. Problem solving 
2. Strong emotional connections 
3. Healthy risk taking 
4. Asking good questions 
5. Labeling emotional feelings 
6. Demonstrate centering skills 
7. Learning sleeping skills 
8. Embrace mistakes 
9. Promote the bright side 
10. Go outside 

 

 

Ralph and Jim reveal their long-term life goals and begin to make plans as to how to attain them. This week’s Podcast focuses on RESILIANCE and its importance to achieving positive  life success.

 

In this podcast Ralph and Jim explore the concept of GRI. The memory cue is CCRPP.

Ralph throws out a challenge at the end of the session.

 

Learn More

Duckworth’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en

Duckworth’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth-ebook/dp/B010MH9V3W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Grit&qid=1624458356&s=books&sr=1-1

Ted Talk by Ferris:

https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_ferriss_why_you_should_define_your_fears_instead_of_your_goals?language=en

Movie – True Grit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkkZDpnKss

 

 

June 13 2021 Positive Psychology Part Three.

Jim and Ralph continue unpacking the basic concepts of modern Positive Psychology.

 

Learn More

Stoicism as a philosophy for an ordinary life | Massimo Pigliucci 

https://www.ted.com/talks/massimo_pigliucci_stoicism_as_a_philosophy_for_an_ordinary_life?language=en

How Stoicism Can Cure Anger

https://www.ted.com/talks/donald_robertson_how_stoicism_can_cure_anger

 

Jim and Ralph unpack PERMA.

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Jim will add this info later - take a look tomorrow. It will have the links we mentioned in this Podcast.

May 31, The beginning of a new five part series on Positive Psychology.

Jim and Ralph trace the history of Positive Psychology from the work of the Stoics - particularly Seneca.

Learn More

Positive Psychology with Martin Seligman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FBxfd7DL3E

Course of Study for Positive Psychology

https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-visionary-science

Seneca’s letter – Here is the quote that Jim alluded to in today’s Podcast:

First I shall deal with the fact, which your love is longing to hear, that I am suffering no affliction. I shall make it clear, if I can, that those very circumstances which you think are crushing me can be borne; but if you cannot believe that, at least I shall be more pleased with myself for being happy in conditions which normally make men wretched. There is no need to believe others about me: I am telling you firmly that I am not wretched, so that you won’t be agitated by uncertainty. To reassure you further, I shall add that I cannot even be made wretched.

We are born under circumstances that would be favorable if we did not abandon them. It was nature’s intention that there should be no need of great equipment for a good life: every individual can make himself happy. External goods are of trivial importance and without much influence in either direction: prosperity does not elevate the sage and adversity does not depress him. For he has always made the effort to rely as much as possible on himself and to derive all delight from himself.

 

 

This week Ralph and Jim conclude their discussion of compassion. Being kind is not as easy as it seems on the surface. Listen and see what you think!!!

By the way, if you enjoy these podcasts tell a like-minded friend.

Learn More:

Here is a link to the 3442 quotes on compassion mentioned by Jim:

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/compassion

 

 

In 2008 Karen Armstrong won the TED prize for her ideas about making the world more compassionate. 13 years later Jim and Ralph agree with her still unattained premise and examine her wisdom from the perspective of Positive Psychology

Learn More:

Here is Armstrong’s Compassion Charter:

https://charterforcompassion.org/charter/resolution

Ten Ways to Show Compassion:

https://montessorirocks.org/10-ways-to-show-compassion/

Armstrong’s 2008 Ted Talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/karen_armstrong_my_wish_the_charter_for_compassion#t-1264307

 

This week Jim and Ralph continue with Positive Psychology, Satisfaction and Happiness.

 

Learn More:

Here is a brand new TED Talk on Happiness:

https://www.ted.com/talks/dominic_price_what_s_your_happiness_score