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“Designing Your Day with Brain Science”

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Title: How To Have A Good Day
Author: Caroline Webb
Category: Personal Growth, Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like you're running on empty, reacting to everything that comes your way? Sam and Sophie explore Caroline Webb's How To Have A Good Day and why a good day isn't luck—it's a skill you can learn using brain science.

They walk through the two-minute tune-up, a simple ritual to shift from reactive to proactive mode, and dive into decision fatigue, the SCARF model for better interactions, and why willpower is like a muscle that depletes throughout the day. Webb's practical frameworks—like satisficing vs. maximizing, pre-commitment, and habit stacking—are explained with real-life examples.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or frustrated by unproductive meetings, this episode gives you neuroscience-backed tools to design a better day. The takeaway: a good day is about being more conscious of your choices, more skillful in your interactions, and more resilient when things don't go as planned.

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Chapters

• 00:00 The Two-Minute Tune-Up
• 01:46 Choosing and Prioritizing
• 03:35 Connecting with SCARF
• 04:25 Willpower and Habits
• 05:07 Resilience and Micro-Moments

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