Learn while working: The true value of podcasts
Most jobs include a mindless task every now and then. Spreadsheets, expense reports, follow-ups—they can all feel like a lot of time spent without much reward. Doing these tasks in silence can get mind-numbing, but tuning into an engaging or inspiring podcast while you complete them can make you feel like you’re getting more out of this time.
Can listening to podcasts help you focus?
Whether podcasts can actually help improve focus appears to be subjective and depends on the task at hand. Listening to a story stimulates brain activity, which can help fuel creativity and productivity. Music, especially classical, can have similar effects on the brain. If you’re having trouble concentrating at work, give podcast listening a try.
Podcasts in the work-from-home era
It can be difficult to focus while working from home. There tends to be distractions everywhere, or for some—and this may be worse—your environment may be completely silent.
Entertainment podcasts
You might assume that ID10T, hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick, would be a comedy podcast. While it’s funny at times, the real joy of this interview podcast is the natural ease with which Hardwick converses with his celebrity guests.
Educational podcasts
The title sort of gives away the premise of this one. Each episode, hosted by journalists Sarah Marschall and Michael Hobbes, explores topics you thought you knew about, brushing aside the conventional wisdom and examining the real impact on history.
Business podcasts
Looking for inspiration to help you get through the workday? The WorkLife podcast is the listen for you.
What happens when you get stuck in thought about the past?
When you get stuck in thought about the past that is negative, or someone says something to trigger you outside of your home, you bring it with you when you see your spouse, and it becomes a trigger for an argument. To have a functional relationship you need to know your behaviors, not the other persons.
Is it bad to do it every once in a while?
Doing it often and intentionally takes marriage to a new level. Doing it every once in a while is not sustainable. You have to do what works for you. Usually what happens is the man comes home, takes a shower, and is ready to go out. The woman has to worry about the kids getting fed, getting a babysitter, where are they going; at times, the woman can feel like it's too much effort to go out.
Is Carla emotionally drained?
Carla just finished up her Women's Event and is emotionally drained from it. She is reliving the moments that were hard in her life over again while exposing her life to these women in attendance. Carla puts her heart and soul into it, with that though comes the aftermath of it. There was a topic discussed at the last event that was very emotional to her. The group was smaller, and they were able to be more one on one and transparent.