In this episode of NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast, host Shankar Vedantam and behavioural scientist Alison Wood Brooks take us on a journey into the science of conversation. We Need to Talk uncovers the hidden forces that shape our interactions, offering evidence-based strategies for more meaningful conversations. Through a blend of scientific insight and compelling storytelling,… Läs mer om "Vi måste prata (sammanfattning av podcasten)
About the author Donald Miller is an American author best known for his memoirs and Christian spirituality books. He has written New York Times bestsellers like Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Building a StoryBrand. Miller’s writing is honest, insightful, and often humorous as he explores faith, relationships, and finding… Läs mer om "Ibland måste man se någon älska något
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,Silence the pianos and with muffled drumBring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overheadScribbling on the sky the message ‘He is Dead’.Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,Let the traffic policemen… Läs mer om "Begravningsblues
About the author Neil Gaiman (born 1960) is an award-winning British author known for his imaginative and thought-provoking works across various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and horror. He has written numerous novels, short stories, graphic novels, and screenplays that have captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. Some of Gaiman’s most celebrated works… Läs mer om "Kärleken är som vinden
Jag gick en mil med Pleasure; Hon pratade hela vägen; Men lämnade mig inte klokare för allt hon hade att säga. Jag gick en mil med sorg,Och aldrig ett ord sa hon;Men, åh! De saker jag lärde mig av henne,När sorg gick med mig. [Robert Browning Hamilton] Om författaren Robert Browning Hamilton var en amerikansk författare... Läs mer om "Längs vägen
I used to roll my eyes whenever I heard someone utter phrases like “You got this!” or “Don’t worry, you can handle it!” It sounded like an empty self-help drivel, the kind of cheesy motivational-poster lingo that belongs in a dentist’s waiting room circa 1995. Talking to yourself, let alone in the second person? I… Läs mer om "Självprat för att öka din känslomässiga kontroll
For decades, health experts have warned us to eat less salt. But their pleas fell on deaf ears as we continued to sprinkle the white crystals on everything from french fries to popcorn. I know my salt habit isn’t doing my body any favours. High blood pressure runs in my family, and I’ve seen firsthand… Läs mer om "Den salta sanningen. Byt till kalium
It’s easy to operate on autopilot. We float from task to task, decision to decision, without true intention. But what if there was a way to jolt ourselves awake? Turns out, the key is simple. Not an app, not a planner, but the power of putting pen to paper. Write down every decision to supercharge… Läs mer om "Beslutsjournal för ökad produktivitet
Life is full of struggles. One minute, you’re cruising along; the next, you face an insurmountable obstacle. Some problems are so complex that even the most analytical minds get stumped. When logic fails, it’s time to tap into the hidden resource of prayer. The power of prayer for problem-solving Problems abound in life. From simple… Läs mer om "Problemlösning med bön
You might think the only way to make positive changes is to grit your teeth and suffer through it. Wake up earlier. Work harder. Resist temptation. But you’re fighting your own psychology. Willpower is a finite resource. Motivation comes in waves. The secret to lasting change is to make the desired behaviour the path of… Läs mer om "Nudga dig till bättre vanor
