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The benefits of a good night’s sleep
Explore what sleep contributes to learning and memory.
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How to gain control of your free time
Consider real weekly commitments and a flexible priority.
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The power of vulnerability
Think about empathy, trust and healthy boundaries.
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A simple way to break a bad habit
Understand habits through mindful attention and curiosity.
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Are You Listening?
What happens when conversations lack attentive listening?
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The power of tiny interactions
How short social encounters can help people connect.
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The kindness of strangers
Challenge assumptions about helping others.
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How to disagree better
Explore listening and constructive disagreement.
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Why is it so hard to break a bad habit?
Explore cues and repetition, then choose a small behavior change.
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How to practice effectively
Practice one skill with purpose, repetition and feedback.
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Taking Notes: Study Skills #1
A practical introduction to writing and reviewing better notes.
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Why do we procrastinate?
Understand delay and choose one achievable first step.
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What makes a good life?
An evidence-aware reflection on relationships and connection.
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You 2.0: Your Future Is Now
Connect today’s choices with your future goals.
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Why more stuff doesn’t make you happier
Rethink consumption and what makes purchases feel rewarding.
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Where Gratitude Gets You
Consider gratitude, cooperation and meaningful kindness.
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The hidden world behind your new banking app
Understand digital banking infrastructure and protections.
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How to make better choices
An introduction to decision-making without endless comparisons.
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Four free guided journeys connect videos, podcasts and practical Better Lifestyle articles. Open one path, explore at your own pace, and finish with a small action. No account, autoplay or purchase required.
Everyday habits · Self-paced
Build a habit you can actually repeat.
Notice one cue, understand one habit loop and practice a smaller alternative. Useful when motivation is unreliable.
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Write down one cue you already notice in your day. Choose a small next action that fits that cue. You do not have to repeat it perfectly.
Kindness & connection · Self-paced
Make more room for real connection.
A low-pressure journey about listening better, honoring boundaries and choosing a small act of care.
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Reach out to someone you value, or listen without interruption when they have something to share. Respect their availability and your own boundaries.
Focus & learning · Self-paced
Practice smarter, not simply longer.
For students and lifelong learners who want clearer notes, more useful practice and less pressure to be productive constantly.
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Pick one skill. Try recalling or doing it without looking at notes, check your attempt and choose one specific part to improve.
Money & decisions · Self-paced
Make decisions with clearer information.
Look beyond attractive interfaces or dramatic claims and use practical checks before committing time or money.
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Choose one recurring expense and check what it costs, which terms apply and whether it still fits your real needs. No purchase or account needed.
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Optional resources / independently selected
Go deeper at your own pace.
If an episode sparks your curiosity, these separate courses and books offer more structured learning. Start with our free guides and consider any purchase only if it genuinely meets your needs.
Learning How to Learn
Explore memory, practice and procrastination with Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski. Check enrollment terms and any available free-access options before paying.
Explore the course ↗The Science of Well-Being
Laurie Santos’s course explores wellbeing research and reflective activities. The provider sets pricing, trial and certificate conditions.
Explore the course ↗Personal Financial Planning
Learn the foundations of budgets, financial statements and planning. Examples may be US-focused, so confirm local rules independently.
Explore the course ↗Explore Book Summaries
Blinkist offers condensed explanations of nonfiction books in audio and text formats. Summaries can introduce ideas, but they do not replace the original book or careful source-checking. Review pricing before subscribing.
Explore Blinkist ↗The Good Life
Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz expand on findings from the adult-development research discussed in the TED talk. Regional availability may vary.
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