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Ever feel like your work is… just blah? In today’s episode, we explore three science-backed strategies to transform even the most mundane work into something meaningful, interesting, and motivating. Drawing on research from psychologist Todd Kashdan and the science of curiosity, you’ll learn easy, doable ways to change your emotional experience at work, increase wellbeing, boost focus, and make your daily tasks feel lighter instead of suffocating. #curiosity #motivation #meaningfulwork #wellbeing #anxietytools
⏱️ Timestamps
00:30 — Why safety + growth are both essential for wellbeing at work
01:57 — Strategy #1: Look for novelty in the familiar
07:00 — Strategy #2: Add challenge or “gamify” the task
10:15 — Strategy #3: Connect work to your values (your “why”)
13:36 — Recap: 3 ways to transform mundane tasks
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💌 Share your kindness narrative for a future episode!
- Email your story (written or audio) to [email protected] or
- DM me on Instagram @CalmYourCaveman.
Chapters
1. How to Stop Hating Your Work (00:00:00)
2. Why safety + growth are both essential for wellbeing at work (00:00:30)
3. Strategy #1: Look for novelty in the familiar (00:01:57)
4. Strategy #2: Add challenge or “gamify” the task (00:07:00)
5. Strategy #3: Connect work to your values (your “why”) (00:10:15)
6. Recap: 3 ways to transform mundane tasks (00:13:36)
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