The Art of Levelling Up

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In the podcast, The Art of Levelling Up, various subject matters are discussed to help listeners become a better version of themselves, always bringing a science-based perspective to each episode. 

  1. 06/05/2024

    The Brain, Addictions, and Proven Strategies to Overcome Them

    In episode 14 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood discusses bad habits and addictions. She talks about what bad habits and addictions are and explains why they form in the first place. She explains what happens to the brain when we engage in addictive behaviours. Finally, she provides proven strategies to help you conquer your bad habits and addictions so you can live a more healthy, balanced life. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode. 1. “Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, and Conquer Self-Destructive Behaviour” | Richard O’Connor, PhD 2. “Atomic Habits” | James Clear 3. “Dopamine Nation” | Anna Lembke, MD Episode Chapters: Chapter 1 (0:53): Bad Habits, Addictions, and How They Form  Chapter 2 (6:41): The Brain and Addictions Chapter 3 (13:31): Proven Strategies to Break Bad Habits & Addictions DISCLAIMER: Fighting an addiction can be a tough process and can be mentally and physically draining. If you or anyone you know is suffering from a serious addiction, please consider consulting a professional. The strategies listed in this episode are only a guide and are not a substitute for professional help.  .            .            .   As always, thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The Art of Levelling Up"! Be sure to leave a review and connect with us on our social media platforms. ♡ Connect with Us! Instagram: @theartoflevellinguppodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflevellingup   Email: theartoflevellingup.co@gmail.com Licensing:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideas License code: 0VZZ48S6DKHJ3EAI

  2. 05/29/2024

    An 8-Step Plan to Coming Back from Failure

    In episode 13 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood talks about failure. She first provides an introduction to what it truly means to fail and the different ways we may come across failure in our lives. She then explains the various effects of failure from both a psychological and biological perspective. Finally, she provides an 8-step to help you come back from failure so you can use the failure as a catalyst to your future success. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the resources listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode. 1. https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-failure | BetterUp 2. https://www.verywellmind.com/healthy-ways-to-cope-with-failure-4163968 | Verywell Mind 3. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fear-of-failure-5176202 | Verywell Mind 4. https://www.aboutmybrain.com/blog/having-the-courage-to-fail-and-then-try-again | About my Brain Episode Chapters: Chapter 1 (0:49): Introduction to Why and How Failure Occurs  Chapter 2 (4:59): The Psychological and Biological Effects of Failure  Chapter 3 (11:12): 8-Step Plan to Coming Back from a Failure  .            .            .   As always, thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The Art of Levelling Up"! Be sure to leave a review and connect with us on our social media platforms. ♡ Connect with Us! Instagram: @theartoflevellinguppodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflevellingup   Email: theartoflevellingup.co@gmail.com Licensing:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideas License code: 0VZZ48S6DKHJ3EAI

  3. 05/22/2024

    A 3-Step Guide to Expanding Your Comfort Zone

    In episode 12 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood talks about the comfort zone. She first provides an introduction to the different zones of living; the comfort zone, the complacent zone, and the survival zone. She explains why stepping out of our comfort zone is not the way to success, she lists the consequences of forcing yourself out of your comfort, and finally she introduces a 3-step guide to expanding your comfort zone so you can reach your full potential. Resources: If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the resources listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode. 1. "The Comfort Zone" | Kristen Butler 2. https://www.realsimple.com/how-to-get-out-of-your-comfort-zone-7559829#:~:text=We%20are%20wired%20to%20seek,Eventually%2C%20progress%20plateaus. 3.  https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/leaving-your-comfort-zone/ 4. https://www.healthline.com/health/yerkes-dodson-law#stress-performance-bell-curve 5. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/04/17/18-actionable-tips-for-stepping-out-of-your-comfort-zone/?sh=3838c9f2ce49  Episode Chapters: Chapter 1 (0:56): Introducing the Three Zones (Comfort, Complacent, & Survival) Chapter 2 (8:16): Consequences of Leaving the Comfort Zone Chapter 3 (14:21): A 3-Step Guide to Expanding Your Comfort Zone .            .            .   As always, thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The Art of Levelling Up"! Be sure to leave a review and connect with us on our social media platforms. ♡ Connect with Us! Instagram: @theartoflevellinguppodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflevellingup   Email: theartoflevellingup.co@gmail.com Licensing:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideas License code: 0VZZ48S6DKHJ3EAI

  4. 05/15/2024

    The Psychology of Negative Self-Talk & How to Improve Your Inner Dialogue

    In episode 11 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood provides an introduction to negative self-talk. First, she defines what exactly negative self-talk is and why we engage in it from a biological, psychological, and evolutionary perspective. She then discusses the various consequences of negative self-talk and how it affects the brain. Finally, she dives into proven steps that can help us flip our negative inner script to a positive one.  Resources:  If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode.  "Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It", by Dr. Shad Helmstetter Self-Talk Affirmations (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTMAxawSbOY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBP53BcSj8Episode Chapters:  Chapter 1 (0:52): Defining Negative Self-Talk Chapter 2 (7:30): The Consequences of Negative Self-Talk Chapter 3 (11:25): Proven Strategies to Move from Negative to Positive Self-Talk .            .            .   As always, thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The Art of Levelling Up"! Be sure to leave a review and connect with us on our social media platforms. ♡ Connect with Us! Instagram: @theartoflevellinguppodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflevellingup   Email: theartoflevellingup.co@gmail.com Licensing:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideas License code: 0VZZ48S6DKHJ3EAI

  5. 05/02/2024

    Understanding Self-Sabotage & How to Get Out of Your Own Way

    In episode 10 of "The Art of Levelling Up", biomedical engineering graduate Kashaf Masood gives an introduction to self sabotage. She defines self sabotage and its psychological roots. She expands on numerous ways we self sabotage in the behavioural, emotional, and social realms and their negative effects. Finally, she provides proven strategies to help us let go of self sabotaging tendencies so that we can live a life true to ourselves.  Resources:  If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode, please check out the books listed below, they were referenced to in the making of today's episode.  "The Mountain is You: Transforming Self Sabotage Into Self Mastery” | Brianna WiestEpisode Chapters:  Chapter 1 (0:51): Introduction to Self Sabotage & Reasons for Engagement Chapter 2 (5:05): Different Ways we Self-Sabotage & the Negative Effects of It Chapter 3 (14:27): Proven Strategies to Stop Self-Sabotage .            .            .   As always, thank you for tuning in to another episode of "The Art of Levelling Up"! Be sure to leave a review and connect with us on our social media platforms. ♡ Connect with Us! Instagram: @theartoflevellinguppodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflevellingup   Email: theartoflevellingup.co@gmail.com Licensing:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breaking-ideas License code: 0VZZ48S6DKHJ3EAI

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In the podcast, The Art of Levelling Up, various subject matters are discussed to help listeners become a better version of themselves, always bringing a science-based perspective to each episode.