Fewer Things Better
Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 175
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 95 - The Wonder of Water: How Hydration Is a Brain & Body Boost
We know that we need water but why is it SO important? This episode plunges into the many ways water is vital to our productivity, health, and even our happiness. Listen a…
Ep. 94 - Overcoming Daily Distraction & Everyday Excuses
The magic you are seeking is in the work you are not doing. Distractions are easy to find and can be difficult to overcome. This episode explores actionable strategies to h…
Ep. 93 - The Art of Asking: Finding Multiple Choice & Secret Menus
We may not always get what we want, but we won’t get what we don’t ask for. Yes, asking can be awkward but that’s where science can be helpful. Questions trigger a mental …
Ep. 92 - FTB Key Concepts: Who Are Your Engines & Anchors?
This episode goes back to Fewer Things Better with a replay of episode #6 on the topic of Engines & Anchors. Daily deposits are being made into your mind through words. And…
Ep. 91 - Time Management: The Gift of Good Enough
This episode is celebrating progress over perfection. It explores our conditioning of why we are challenged to accept good and burn harder to try to achieve great. We can …
Ep. 90 – Self Care Is Badass: How a Narrow Focus Can Bring Big Results
Some of us struggle with a scarcity mindset when it comes to money, time, or opportunity. In times of disruption, how do you do with the vulnerability of receiving care? No…
Ep. 89 - Your First 30 Minutes: Boost Your Brain from the Start
During dark winter days, it's hard to find the energy or motivation to do much beyond the basics. Within the first 30 minutes of your day, get some sunlight (however you ca…
Ep. 88 - Replay: Why Yes & No Are Hard to Say
Ever find yourself hovering between 'yes', 'no', and the super squishy 'maybe'? This episode looks at the emotional undercurrents and mental calculus that influence these s…
Ep. 87 - Beating Burnout + 2 Tips for that Deep Down Fatigue
Burnout is often a buzzword, but it is a very real issue that is comprised of three parts: emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weariness. This episode lo…
Ep. 86 - The Power of Passion: Enrich Your Mind, Work, Life
What's the difference between a hobby, a passion, and your purpose? This episode dives into exploration of the concept of passion and how and how often it shows up in our d…
Ep. 85 - Gifts That Cost Nothing & Mean a Lot
Have you ever thought about how small gestures can have a profound impact on someone's life? What about in the sense of gift giving? You can give impactful and meaningful g…
Ep. 84 - Physical Touch: The Best Kept Secret of the 5 Senses
Did you know that physical touch is as important to our survival as food and water? A simple hug could equate to a mental and physical boost, helping to reduce stress, lowe…
Ep. 83 - The Amazing Grace of Gratitude
During this season of giving, the gift of words can be one of the best things we offer (and receive). This episode encourages us to find a few moments to share a few words …
Ep. 82 - Can't Decide on Something? Here's What's Happening.
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the plethora of choices life presents? Or hitting the pause button on decisions, creating a pattern of avoidance that seems hard t…
Ep. 81 - The Seasons of Time (Management)
Life and productivity, similar to seasons, unfolds in distinct phases-some filled with a vibrancy of Spring, or warmth of Summer, while others are more like the reflection …
Ep. 80 - The Cognitive Cost of Being (Too Much) in Control
This episode explores the intricate web of overthinking and the mental and physical impact of spending tangible energy on what is not within our tangible control. We examin…
Ep. 79 - Feedback Isn't Always a Gift & How to Return It
There is a saying that feedback is a gift. And while that may be true in some cases, this episode explores why not every gift needs to be accepted and how to gracefully rec…
Ep. 78- Time Management: What You Can Do In 5 Minutes (Or Less)
In the field of productivity, there are many, many tools and techniques, but the most powerful element is efficiency. This episode focuses on the few minutes we often do h…
Ep. 77 - Be a Better Listener: Words to Use & Tips to Try
This episode focuses on the concept of active listening and gives examples of the communication practice called 'mirroring.' Learn four questions that can help conversation…
Ep. 76 - Change Is Good (& How to Tell Your Brain)
Our brain doesn’t always welcome comfort. After all, its job is to keep you safe. But safe isn’t a long-term strategy and discomfort isn’t the same as danger. In fact, it’…