Ep. 224: Gratitude Jar

Did you know that our brain is so powerful that it can recreate a memory and make you feel how you did back then?!
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of making your own 'gratitude jar' as a means of changing your mood, or just to appreciate your life more and change your life with positivity.

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Ep. 223: Thank You For Everything

Did you know that, recently, there was an article out that stated that there are 330 million gods in Hinduism alone! That was taking into account all the avatars of different gods. Around the world today, there are over 25,000 gods that are actively prayed to.
We all have found different routes to get to the same things, and that's what makes the world so beautiful.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about a small 5-word prayer that was taught to him as a child, one with gratitude at its centre, that has been with him ever since. Tune in to find out what it is.

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Ep. 222: Gratitude 101

Did you know that gratitude can improve the quality of your health? Researchers have found that people who approach life with a more grateful demeanour, had a better quality of life and health.
Getting a gratitude practice going can be a very transformative habit.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the benefits of developing a gratitude practice and how to get started with it. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 221: Co-author Your Reality

Did you know that in 2019, JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, earned close to 92 million dollars? Her life story could be an inspiration to us all.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of getting into the habit of creating, and thus, co-authoring with reality. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 220: Library of Memories

Did you know that the biggest library in the world has over 168 million books? This is the Library of Congress, which expands over 3 buildings in Washington DC.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the libraries in our brains - the library of memories. We are not just the reader of these collections, but also their librarian. Ashdin talks about how we can categorize and curate our own mental libraries. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 219: Intermittent Fasting Beyond Weight Loss

Did you know that in the early stages of pregnancy, the foetus' brain can grow by 250,000 neurons every minute. An adult brain has a 100 billion neurons. The brain grows till the ages of about 18 years. After that it stops growing and starts reducing in size. Neurons start slowly dying out.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about intermittent fasting as a way to supercharge our brains and help with neurogenesis - the process by which we can slow down the dying out of neurons and restart their growth. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 218: Language of Emotions

Did you know that there is no known record for some of the oldest languages, or even a record of where they were created?
We have about 7000 languages that are currently being used in the world. However, every now and then, a language becomes extinct!
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how our own body is also always trying to talk to us.
He talks about how it is important to explore and learn a new language - the language of emotions. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 217: Motivation Sucks

Did you know that the neurotransmitter, dopamine, might have something to do with our levels of motivation as well?

Motivation is a terrible way to achieve your goals. Yes, Ashdin said it! On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can stop thinking of the short term and relying on motivation.
Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 216: Joy of Silence

Did you know that silence can be an effective tool used to reduce anxiety?
This is because silence has a very strong calming effect on the brain.
Over the last few weeks, a lot of us have been feeling overwhelmed, what with all the news coming in, all the meetings over video, all the work from home and household chores, all of it can be quite overwhelming.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the power of silence in rejuvenating the spirit and clearing your mind. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 215: Happiness Environment

Did you know that there is a direct relationship between happiness and the immune system?
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can boost our happiness with some passive habits - habits where a simple change in your environment can bring about a chance in your habits. Tune in to find out how to do so.

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Ep. 214: The Worst Word 'If'

The word 'if' lends itself to an excuse very easily.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about one of biggest killers of forming habits - excuses. It's because it's so easy to make an excuse, but harder to do what we commited to. What can we do to overcome this? Tune in to to find out.

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Ep. 213: My Sugar Addiction

Did you know that there are over 75 different memes for sugar?
With rising awareness of the harmful effects of sugar in consumers, companies have to keep finding new ways of hiding it in their products.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the two aspects of giving up sugar - the will to give up sugar, and the knowledge of how many foods that we eat have sugar in them. He also talks about his '100 day no-sugar challenge', which over 200 people ended up joining!
To make it a little easier to follow a no-sugar diet, Ashdin has partnered with 'PlanMyFood' app to create a 31-day no-sugar programme, as well! You can get the app from the Play Store or App Store. Tune into to the episode to find out more!

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Ep. 212: Flirting

Did you know that flirting has been outlawed in certain cities? Back in 1902, flirting was outlawed in New York State!
Over the years, flirting has had all kinds of meanings and connotations. Some people think flirting is evil, or that it's the same as having loose morals, or that it's always sexual in nature.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about some misconceptions about flirting, what it actually means, and how it can be a good exercise, for single people and for couples. Tune in to find out how it can help.

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Ep. 211: Social Media Fast

Did you know that Steve Jobs restricted his kids from using the iPad or other technology?
There is a need to know how to use technology without it taking over our lives.
The use of the internet has increased exponentially in the last few weeks. That has also led to a lot more anxiety among people because of the news and social media. All of this may excite the mind, but it definitely destroys one's spirit.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about revitalising the spirit and protecting one's intellect through all of this. Tune in to find out how it can be done.

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Ep. 210: Mirror Review

Did you know that the black volcanic rock called 'obsidian' was used as a mirror. Evidence for these kinds of mirrors were found in Turkey, dating back to 6000 years ago.
Mirrors are amazing tools that we completely take for granted. In our modern world, we have them everywhere, but they were owned only by the wealthy back in the day. They were precious artefacts because they gave you a point-of-view impossible to achieve otherwise.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the idea of 'another point-of-view'. Tune in to find out what he means by it.

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Ep. 209: Quarantine Goal

Did you know that in traditional archer, there is no structure to aiming. Unlike say, guns, or even more modern bows in modern archery, or crossbows, the most basic traditional bows have no mechanism to aim properly, One has to rely on their bodily instincts to hit the target.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of setting targets and goals to develop habits, especially during this quarantine time. Tune in to find out how one can do so.

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Ep. 208: Learnings From Quarantine

Did you know that a key characteristic for a settlement to be called a 'civilisation', is the ability to write and keep written records. Up until that point, all other records had to be left to memory. Memory experts were used to keep track of the learnings of the past. Imagine the numbers of stories that have been lost or misrepresented because of this.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about some learnings and lessons that he's learnt from this quarantine. Tune in to find out what they are and how they could help you appreciate life a little more as well.

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Ep. 207: Social Circle Review

Did you know that the origin of the word 'positive' comes from the old French word 'positif', which was a legal word and it meant 'formally laid down' or (in Latin) 'settled by agreement'. The word 'negative' on the other hand, comes from a word that meant 'to deny'. Isn't it fascinating that two words with such different origins are now used together so often. Today, 'positive' and 'negative' can mean many things. They can mean good or bad, they can mean 'yes' or 'no', and so on. We use these words everyday without much thought.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about using 'positive' and 'negative' in a way in which we can evaluate and choose who we spend our time with. Tune in to find out how we can do that.

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Ep. 206: Work From Home - Scheduling

Did you know that employees who work from home feel that they're less distracted at home than at work? In a survey, it was revealed that a majority of workers believed that they could focus better at home because they weren't interrupted by colleagues. Also, a large majority felt less distracted at home as they weren't called into unnecessary meetings.
But how do you do it right and not let household distractions get the better of you?
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the first and most important step for working from home - the schedule. Tune in to find out how to schedule in the right way and plan your day at home.

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Ep. 205: Home Office

Did you know that, before the industrial revolution, most jobs were in fact, 'Work From Home' jobs. Think about it - agriculture, craftsmanship, etc, are typically work-from-home kind of jobs.
Today, when we are having to work from home, we are finding it difficult to cope. We do not have the skills required to work from home, as they are a very different set of skills.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can make 'Working From Home' a success, and it all starts with creating a ceremony around working. Tune in to find out how you can do that.

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