First Coast Connect: Your best, wrong choice

The typical office worker checks email 77 times a day. You may have already figured out: That’s not the most efficient use of your time. New York Times bestselling author David Epstein breaks down why setting boundaries helps us make better life decisions in his new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He also explores why more choices, whether it’s swiping on a dating app or trying to choose something to watch on Netflix, aren’t necessarily a good thing and can, in fact, paralyze our ability to make satisfying decisions. He suggests adopting a practice of “satisficing,” which he says is a term “coined by Nobel laureate Herbert Simon, who famously said, ‘The best is the enemy of the good.’” Guest: David Epstein, journalist, author of Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better Body heat A new research lab at the University of North Florida will test the long and short term health effects of extreme weather on athletes, laborers and members of the military. The new Perry Weather Heat Lab held its grand opening Monday at The Korey Stringer Institute’s UNF satellite location. The Connecticut-based institute is named for the Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle, who collapsed and died 25 years ago of exertional heatstroke during the team's training camp. Established in 2010, the institute focuses on “research, education, advocacy, and consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety, and prevent sudden death.” We discuss how the work of the lab could translate into specific remedies in an ever-warming planet. Guests: Michael Szymanski, director, Perry Weather Heat Lab and assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of North Florida Gabrielle Brewer, associate director, Perry Weather Heat Lab and post-doctoral associate the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of North Florida DIY jellyfish terrarium  As more people search for ways to unplug, a Jacksonville entrepreneur is blending creativity and connection. What began as a personal mental health outlet has evolved into a creative series centered on wellness and community for LaRoLé Studio owner Amber Lettsome. Her Sip & Grow botanical workshops offer immersive hands-on experiences designed to help adults create and unwind. Lettsome shares the inspiration behind the events and the upcoming jellyfish terrarium class May 20 at Juice Wine Bar. Guest: Amber Lettsome, founder and creative director, LaRoLé StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.