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by Anna Kovalenko
a bit [easier] - is a space where we dive into science-backed tools to help you organize your life, take care of your health, and stay productive. in each episode, we explore ideas and strategies that make life feel a little simpler and more fulfilling. I’m Anna Kovalenko - a coach with a deep passion for behavior change. I truly believe that progress is possible without forcing yourself, as long as you use the right strategies. so, let’s take this journey together.
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March 27, 2025
<p>Have you ever stopped to think that only humans are truly capable of self-awareness? The ability to reflect, notice our mistakes and successes, assess our skills, and have an inner dialogue — these are uniquely human traits. But how do they actually work?</p><p>That’s exactly what today’s guest studies. Professor Stephen Fleming is Principal Investigator at the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, where he leads the <a href="https://metacoglab.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Metacognition Group</a>. He’s also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Know-Thyself-Self-Awareness-Stephen-Fleming/dp/1541672844" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Know Thyself</a>, a book about the science of self-awareness.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about why overconfidence can be misleading, how being too self-critical can hold us back, and how stress and anxiety affect our ability to notice mistakes and build real confidence in our decisions.</p>
February 21, 2025
<p>how often have you been absolutely sure you saw someone or something, only to realize you were mistaken? </p><p>that’s definitely my friend! or here comes my bus!</p><p>only for it to turn out to be a complete stranger, and the "bus" was actually a tram. these little moments remind us just how <strong>fragile the boundary between reality and imagination can be</strong>.</p><p>I explored this question with Dr. Nadine Dijkstra, who is the Principal Investigator of the <a href="http://imaginerealitylab.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Imagine Reality Lab</a> at the Institute of Neurology at University College London, UK. we discussed:</p><ul><li>why imagination and reality can easily blend and how that shapes our perception of the world</li><li>how subjective our experience of reality is</li><li>how emotions and imagination influence our decisions and behavior</li></ul>
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