EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 16 MIN
How to Stop Hating Your Work
from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell
Feeling bored or drained by your job? In today’s episode, we explore three science-backed strategies to transform even the most mundane work into something meaningful, interesting, and motivating. Drawing on research from psychologist Todd Kashdan and the science of curiosity, you’ll learn easy, doable ways to change your emotional experience at work, increase wellbeing, boost focus, and make your daily tasks feel lighter instead of suffocating. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:30 — Why safety + growth are both essential for wellbeing at work01:57 — Strategy #1: Look for novelty in the familiar07:00 — Strategy #2: Add challenge or “gamify” the task10:15 — Strategy #3: Connect work to your values (your “why”)13:36 — Recap: 3 ways to transform mundane tasksFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-stop-hating-your-workSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com
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Feeling bored or drained by your job? In today’s episode, we explore three science-backed strategies to transform even the most mundane work into something meaningful, interesting, and motivating. Drawing on research from psychologist Todd Kashdan and the science of curiosity, you’ll learn easy, doable ways to change your emotional experience at work, increase wellbeing, boost focus, and make your daily tasks feel lighter instead of suffocating. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:30 — Why sa...
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