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Sep 28, 2026 16 min

EP40: What If Not Everything Needs to Be Optimised?

from The Mindtea Podcast Hosted by Issie Wan

Are you tired of trying to optimise everything? In this episode, we explore the growing desire to step away from constant optimisation and simply experience life again. We look at the return of analogue hobbies, why we’re increasingly craving slower, more “impractical” experiences and what they might tell us about our deeper psychological needs for autonomy, competence and connection. We cover: - The cultural shift away from constant optimisation - Self-Determination Theory - How tracking and metrics can sometimes take us further away from ourselves - Why we’re increasingly drawn to real-world connection and community - How mindfulness can help us reconnect with the ordinary moments that make us feel human 📌 Links & Resources: - Head to my website for mindfulness work: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/ - Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/ - Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/ 💌Thank you for supporting me: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie

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