

Ep. 499: Helpful Ways to Create Calm, Save Mental Energy & Get More Fun Out of Experiences
We talk about why it’s a good idea to spare ourselves the work of having unnecessary opinions. We also share listeners’ many imaginative suggestions for ways that they help themselves stay calm, as well as a listener’s idea for getting more enjoyment out of familiar experiences. Plus we debate the question of whether…
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