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Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of 2023's top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit, which is out now.TakeawaysToxic positivity and the pursuit of happiness can be detrimental to mental well-being.Acknowledging and processing trauma is essential for healing and personal growth.Positive psychology tools should be tailored to individual contexts and needs.Finding time for fun and adding enjoyable experiences to life can enhance overall well-being. The fun habit is an invitation to have joy in the present moment, rather than constantly chasing after happiness.Making deliberate choices to incorporate fun into life can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:11 Writing 'The Fun Habit'04:38 Personal Trauma and Identity Crisis06:08 Toxic Positivity and Glossing Over Experiences08:12 Positive Psychology and Processing Trauma10:02 Tailoring Positive Psychology Tools11:25 The Importance of Context in Positive Psychology13:13 Acknowledging Complexity and Individual Differences15:09 Empathy and Understanding in Parenting19:38 Connection and Rapport with Children22:11 The Impact of Internet and Access to Information25:16 The Changing Dynamics of Parenting27:11 The Importance of Fun and Connection in Parenting31:15 Creating Moments of Fun and Connection36:40 Embracing All Feelings and Adding Fun to Life38:47 Finding Time for Fun41:38 The Fun Habit as an Invitation to Have Joy in the Present43:58 The Impact of Lack of Leisure on Burnout and Productivity47:57 The Shift in Parenting Paradigms50:15 Navigating the Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age53:04 The Negative Effects of Social Media on Children55:28 The Importance of Parental Guidance in the Digital World58:14 Making Deliberate Choices to Incorporate Fun into Life01:01:08 Overcoming Inertia and Finding Enjoyable Activities01:04:08 The Power of Environment, People, and Activity in Finding Joy01:07:29 The Hedonic Flexibility Principle and Seeking Challenges01:09:23 Balancing Hard Work and Rest through FunWhere to Find Mike:1) | website | https://michaelrucker.com2) | Twitter | https://twitter.com/performbetter3) | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd4) | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun5) | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker6) | Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/mikeruckerphd7) | Simon & Schuster | https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/97819821590548) | Substack | https://funhabit.substack.comWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therelationalparentingpodcast/videosEmail us your parenting questions and stories!: jennie@jenniebee.co.Help us do what we do with a small monthly contribution: https://www.patreon.com/TheRelationalParentCoach/membershipJoin the WAITLIST for The Relational Parenting Village! - A New Monthly Membership Program where parents gather for community, growth, accountability and support.  PLUS ongoing monthly live events, classes and education resources to keep you motivated and growing on your parenting journey.  Let's do this!!Find me or book a free consult:Website: https://www.jenniebee.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationalparentingpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.hayes.507TikTok: @therelationalparentcoachSign up for the weekly newsletter here for a weekly parenting tip!Please leave us a review!  Your feedback helps others find us, and helps us grow so we can keep creating content for parents to benefit from.Creators & Guests Natalie Long - Editor Jennifer Hayes - Host Mike Rucker - Guest Happy Parenting and Good Luck Out There!

With Dr. Mike Rucker | Organizational Psychologist | Behavioural Scientist | Author | Summary: This conversation is all about identifying and taking the steps to get out into the world to have more fun and how we can use our money as ways to allow more fun in our lives (and it does not need to cost lots of money). In this conversation, Dr. Rucker and Shaun discuss the importance of fun in life and how it can be pursued independently of money and power. They explore the limitations of pursuing happiness through external factors and the need for emotional flexibility. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding fun in a busy life and the role of surprises and unexpected moments in bringing joy. They discuss the concept of the Fun Pyramid and how money can be used as a tool to facilitate authentic fun. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of finding fun in everyday life and how it can improve relationships and overall well-being. They also highlight the importance of being deliberate about incorporating fun into daily routines and the consequences of neglecting it. Finally, they talk about the importance of time affluence and creating lasting memories through fun experiences. BIO: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of 2023's top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit, which is out now. Takeaways Finding fun in everyday life can improve relationships and overall well-being. Learning how to spend your money on fun activities. How fun is a key driver to living a good life. Positional economics can help people access experiences they may not be able to afford on their own. Being deliberate about incorporating fun into daily routines is important for overall happiness and productivity. Creating lasting memories through fun experiences is valuable and can enrich one's life. LINKS: Website: Dive into the world of fun and exploration at Michael Rucker's website. Twitter: Follow Michael Rucker on Twitter @performbetter for daily doses of inspiration and fun! Facebook: Join the fun-loving community on Facebook at Mike Rucker, Ph.D.'s page. Instagram: Explore the wonders of fun on Instagram with @thewonderoffun. LinkedIn: Connect with Michael Rucker on LinkedIn at Michael Rucker's profile for insightful discussions and updates. Pinterest: Get inspired by Mike Rucker, Ph.D.'s Pinterest boards at mikeruckerphd. Simon & Schuster: Check out Michael Rucker's book, "The Fun Habit," on Simon & Schuster. Substack: Join the Fun Habit newsletter on Substack at funhabit.substack.com for exclusive content and tips on incorporating more fun into your life.

How might you build more fun into your classroom? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Drs. Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett engage with Dr. Mike Rucker, organizational psychologist and author of "The Fun Habit." Diving into the necessity of fun and pleasure in educational settings, Mike stresses how essential joy and enjoyment are in the daily routine of both learners and educators. He shares strategies such as "activity bundling," exploring the concept of novelty in learning, and the hedonic flexibility principle—all aimed at revamping the classroom with creative and engaging methods. The episode unpacks the delicate balance between routine and innovation in learning environments, discusses the effects of burnout on educators, and underscores the power of incorporating student input to co-create exciting educational experiences. Mike, alongside Matthew and Cyndi, also exemplifies how to diagnose and address the absence of enjoyment in schools, driving the conversation toward practical solutions to enhance engagement and enthusiasm from elementary to higher education levels. About Dr. Michael Rucker Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit, which is out now.   Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.com What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!  

This episode features a special guest appearance by Omayra Mansfield, MD.Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit, which is out now.Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector Podcast at www.forphysicianwellbeing.org/podcast.

This week's episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Mike Rucker. Mike is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He joined us today to talk about his best-selling book, ‘The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.'In this episode, Mike dives into the topic of finding joy and fulfillment in life by breaking free from the constant busyness trap. We discuss how the pandemic has allowed many of us to reflect on our goals and priorities, challenging the notion of a meritocracy and redefining what success truly means. Mike shares insights into the impact of social media on self-perception, the importance of setting achievable goals, and the significance of autonomy over our time. Tune into this episode to explore strategies for creating balance, embracing fun, and curating meaningful memories to live a more fulfilling and joyful life. [06.54] Social behaviors – Social behavior is a complex concept because, when it comes to times like COVID-19, people have difficulty coping without their rhythms and routines. [12.43] Different approaches – When you are trapped in a certain way, you have to try an approach that you are comfortable with, not what other people are comfortable with.[20.17] Happiness trap – Mike explains the difference between anticipatory pleasure and consummatory pleasure.[30.54] Sacrifice – There's a certain level of sacrifice you have to make when you dream big. Not everyone has the ability to do that. [37.15] Achieving goals – We talk about making the process of achieving goals enjoyable rather than the outcome enjoyable. [44.00] The trick – Mike explains how anything that will alleviate boredom, traumatic pain, or discomfort could sometimes trick us into thinking we are enjoying it.[50.00] Time - If you don't have any autonomy over how you spend your time, it creates the problem of feeling trapped. [01.00.48] SAVOR system – Story editing, activity bundling, variable hedonics, options, and reminiscing.[01.07.47] Reminiscing – We talk about the importance of remembering pleasant things we've had in the past. [01.18.50] Choose Your Own Adventure – When you've reached the foundation of what makes you happy, you don't need to fill your time with unnecessary goals.ResourcesConnect with MikeLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/ Instagram - instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ Twitter - twitter.com/performbetter Facebook - web.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd/ Website - michaelrucker.com/ Book by Mike Rucker PhDThe Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your LifeBook by Yuval Noah HarariSapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of HumankindBook by Bessel van der Kolk M.DThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit.Mike talks through how think outside of the box when it comes to adding more fun to your life even with kids. Having said that, he speaks to burnout and how to change a few things to get through the burnout. He mentions how mistakes actually are a good thing and should be celebrated.Listen in for a real, honest conversation about being a parent and how isolating it can feel.Connect with Mike:Mikerucker.comInstagramFacebookTwitter/XWant a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

When we are tethered to our responsibilities, it can feel like we need someone to give us permission to go have fun. Maybe some of us have begun to forget what “fun” is? And what it feels like to have it? Have we talked ourselves into the idea that fun is just for kids…and that truly responsible people don't have time for it? Dr. Mike Rucker joins us to explain the value of fun for our personal and our professional life. It turns out, it's even good for our health. Today's book is: The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, by Dr. Mike Rucker. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Our guest is: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. He is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, a historian of women and gender. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Belonging, by Dr. Geoffrey Cohen It's a Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence, by Dr. Frank Martela The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature, by Dr. Sue Stuart Smith This podcast on the value of spending time outside Academic Life podcast on how to stop chasing happiness and make a meaningful life instead Academic Life podcast on belonging and the science of creating connections Academic Life podcast on navigating difficult conversations Academic Life episode on a college baseball league that puts fun first Welcome to The Academic Life! Join us here each week, to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and embrace the broad definition of what it means to lead an academic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast EP.203 - The Fun Habit - Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD - Organisational Psychologist, Behavioural Scientist & Author  How The Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to the benefits of fun, drawing on cutting edge research and science, discover how to add more fun to your life Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD is an organisational psychologist, behavioural scientist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen and more. Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD serves as a Senior Leader for Active Wellness, a global health management company and he is the Author of The Fun Habit. Discover the latest compelling scientific evidence for the potent and revitalising value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime.  Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun's absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you're a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or someone who is seeking relief from life's overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers. Yvette Le Blowitz Podcast Host talks with Dr Mike Rucker, PhD author of The Fun Habit who shares an overview of the habit of fun and the benefits to our overall life, health and wellbeing. In Podcast Episode - EP.203 Dr. Mike Rucker, PhD shares: - a little bit about himself - insights into his book - The Fun Habit  - a practical overview of what Fun is - research, science about Fun and benefits - how to build having fun into an actionable habit - his own self-care rituals Plus we talk about so much more.... 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In this episode titled "Embracing The Habit Of Fun" we have the pleasure of hosting a special guest, Dr. Mike Rucker.  Dr. Rucker is a renowned expert in positive psychology and a leading authority on the importance of incorporating fun and joy into our daily lives.During our conversation, Dr. Rucker shares his insights and practical tips on how to cultivate the habit of fun and embrace a more joyful way of living. We dive deep into understanding the benefits of incorporating fun into our routines and the positive impact it can have on our overall well-being.Key topics discussed in this episode include:The four quadrants of fun.The science behind the habit of fun: Dr. Rucker sheds light on the psychological and physiological effects of fun and its significance in our lives.Overcoming barriers to fun: We explore common obstacles that prevent people from embracing fun and Dr. Rucker provides strategies to overcome them.Incorporating fun into everyday life: Dr. Rucker shares practical advice and actionable steps to infuse more joy and playfulness into our daily routines.Why it's so important to prioritize fun, rather than happiness.  The ripple effect of fun: We discuss how cultivating the habit of fun can positively influence our relationships, work productivity, and overall satisfaction with life.Sustainable joy: Dr. Rucker highlights the importance of finding sustainable sources of fun and shares tips on discovering activities that bring long-term happiness.Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, and many more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the best-selling book The Fun Habit.Join us as we delve into this enlightening conversation with Dr. Mike Rucker, and learn how to embrace the habit of fun to enhance your well-being and create a more fulfilling life. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to infuse more joy into your everyday experiences!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast to receive updates on future episodes packed with insightful conversations and expert advice on living a happier and more meaningful life.  Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy!I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny how we haven't met in person yet, but that's just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He's also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research.Mike's work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast Company. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Today, we'll be discussing his latest book, The Fun Habit, which is a wonderful read. I love the two words in the title: fun and habit. In our conversation, we explore how pursuing joy and wonder can change your life, and how these words are interchangeable.The book's message is powerful: find delight, fix unhappy. I hope you feel the same about this episode.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Mike's book The Fun Habit Related Conversation: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam Related Blog Post: How to Blog Funny Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I'm excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who's a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It's funny how we haven't met in person yet, but that's just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He's also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. Mike's work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast Company. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Today, we'll be discussing his latest book, The Fun Habit, which is a wonderful read. I love the two words in the title: fun and habit. In our conversation, we explore how pursuing joy and wonder can change your life, and how these words are interchangeable. The book's message is powerful: find delight, fix unhappy. I hope you feel the same about this episode. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Mike: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Mike's book The Fun Habit Related Conversation: Off the Clock with Laura Vanderkam Related Blog Post: How to Blog Funny Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Der "5 Minute Walk" ist mein bewegtes Podcast-Format, das dich dazu einlädt, während deines Spaziergangs für wenige Minuten einen Impuls zum Thema Bewegung und/ oder Resilienz zu hören. In Bewegung kommen einem doch immer die besten Gedanken oder nicht? Ich bin während der Aufnahme des Podcasts natürlich auch zu Fuß unterwegs ;-) Mein heutiger Impuls: "Bewegung macht produktiver. Punkt." Quelle: Coulson, JC et al.: Exercising at work and self‐reported work performance, in International Journal of Workplace Health Management 1 (2008), S. 176 – 197.

Good vibes only. Think positively. If you're depressed, you're just not praying hard enough. Inspiration porn. We are bombarded with messages to be positive and happy on the daily. It is a Western ideal to pursue and prioritize happiness. But can we have too much of a good thing? The answer is yes, we can, according to research. Happiness cannot be pursued directly. It cannot be pursued as an end in and of itself. Ironically, this type of dogged pursuit usually leads to greater UN-happiness.  So how DO we pursue happiness? What are some of the scientific findings with regards to increasing life satisfaction, meaning and ultimately, happiness?Topics Covered:What is the downside of overfocusing on happiness?What is emotional flexibility? And how does one become more emotionally flexible?I often talk about the hedonic treadmill - the phenomenon in which we adapt to anything, good or bad. What is Hedonic Flexibility?How important is autonomy to life satisfaction?How does autonomy relate to workplace satisfaction?About My Esteemed Guest:Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the bookWhere to reach Dr. Mikehttps://michaelrucker.comhttps://twitter.com/performbetterhttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunhttps://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelruckerhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/9781982159054If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com

238. Building habits should be fun not a chore! In this episode, host and entrepreneur Will Moore talks with Dr. Mike Rucker about the importance of incorporating enjoyment and flow into the process of building long-lasting habits for success. He emphasizes the dangers of solely chasing happiness and instead encourages listeners to be mindful of enjoying the process. Dr. Rucker shares his insights on the hedonic flexibility principle and how filling spare time with enjoyable activities can lead to increased productivity and success. He also discusses the role of temptation bundling and activity bundling in making habits more pleasurable, citing examples like CrossFit and fitness classes. Finally, Moore & Rucker delve into the concept of flow and how deliberate practice and upfront work can lead to achieving a "sweet spot" in the process of habit-building. Tune in to learn how to build habits that will last a lifetime. MEET DR. MIKE RUCKER Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Welcome player. Thanks for joining me on my quest to make it fun and addictive to GAMIFY YOUR LIFE by replacing your failure habits with success habits in the 5 CORE AREAS of your life scientifically linked to happiness. PRESS START to begin the game of life by visiting our website: https://mooremomentum.com FIND OUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CURRENTLY STUCK ON by taking the FREE HAPPINESS QUIZ for your baseline and the first steps to firing on all cylinders in all 5 Cores! https://mooremomentum.com/quiz DISCOVER THE GAMIFY YOUR LIFE APP https://mooremomentum.com/app Follow me on Social Media for daily habit hacks to #gamifyyourlife IG: https://www.instagram.com/gamify.your.habits/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gamify.your.habits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamifyyourhabits/ PODCAST: https://mooremomentum.com/podcast Weekly BLOG to reduce the friction of building success habits using behavioral science and universal principles:: www.mooremomentum.com/blog/ Testimonials: https://mooremomentum.com/success-stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5corelife/message

Jamie and John sit down with author Dr. Mike Rucker to talk about his book "The Fun Habit." Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. 

Jamie and John sit down with author Dr. Mike Rucker to talk about his book "The Fun Habit." Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to live a fun and fulfilling life, but the hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. That's why it's so important to make time for fun, even as an adult. From reducing stress to better relationships and improving mental and physical health, carving out time for fun activities can have a transformative impact on many aspects of our lives.  Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist, is here to share his best practices for incorporating fun habits into our day-to-day lives. Illustrating scientific evidence from his book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, we discover why fun is beneficial and what fun habits you can create to make life more enjoyable. So, let's dive in and learn why fun isn't just for kids—it's an essential part of adult life too. Listen and Learn:  Fun: what is it all about? What makes fun different from happiness Why is it beneficial for us to prioritize fun as busy adults? Finding time for fun  The importance of reminiscing on fun experiences  The question of friendship or parenting How to create and maintain fun habits The Rucker-PLAY model  How to incorporate more fun into our friendships Resources:  To learn more about creating fun habits, visit Mike's website: https://michaelrucker.com/ Visit https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781982159054 to purchase The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael's new book, Work, Parent, Thrive! Check out Debbie, Yael, and Jill's websites to access their offerings, sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more! About Mike Rucker  Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Telegraph, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Related Episodes: 99. Make the Most of Your Time with Laura Vanderkam 130. Working Less with Alex Pang 192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar 247. Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky 251. Wonder with Frank Keil 271. Cultivating Friendships in Adulthood Featuring Adam Dorsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the brand new book, The Fun Habit, which just came out a couple of days ago on January 3, 2023. Mike is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Telegraph, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindbodygreen, and more. He was named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. And, not surprisingly, today's conversation is all about fun! We also talk about framing and word choice and how fun and change really do go together. It's a great chat that I can't wait to share with you. Show Notes: [00:41] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the brand new book The Fun Habit.  [02:32] Mike shares about himself and his background. He is an organizational psychologist by trade but focuses more on behavioral science.  [02:44] His new book, The Fun Habit looks at living a life more joyfully through actively pursuing the activities you engage in rather than pursuing happiness.  [04:04] From 2009-2016 he optimized his life and tried to extrapolate as much happiness as he could.  [06:33] He found out that the more he tried to chase happiness the unhappier he was and he wanted to figure out why.  [09:08] We can have more longevity with certain tasks if we add a component that makes it pleasurable for us. We do mundane things – with a little creativity, we can reframe them.   [12:07] If we take control over how we spend our time and we bias it towards fun things, ultimately we are going to perceive the world in a more positive and optimistic light.  [14:41] If you don't take time off the table for yourself you are not showing up as the best version of yourself.  [16:42] When our lives are overly habituated and we are always doing the same stuff we store those memories as single units. [18:58] Most people live this habituated life and that becomes comfortable, but you forget that you can have a little bit of time for yourself. [20:42] Disruption is a great opportunity for change.   [21:42] The initial step is to sit down and brainstorm what you would like to do more for fun. This could include past hobbies, things you authentically feel connected to, and things you long to do. Par your list down to 8-15 things so it is actionable. [23:34] An important second step is to make sure it is not an exercise of adding things to your already busy life. Mike suggests doing a time audit.  [26:16] We need to swap out the “low-hanging fruit” activities for ones that light us up more.  [27:15] First create space in your schedule. Once you have that, use the list you made to integrate things that are more fun into your life.  [28:29] A lot of times the biggest impact is looking for a way to change an activity so it is better, or adding something on. [30:56] When you hear about fun interventions at work you need to make sure everyone can come in and have fun at the activity in a safe place. Leaders need to be setting an example.   [33:07] Fun in the workplace generally unites you around a common goal. Cohesion comes from wanting to accomplish something together.  [35:16] Because our brains work in micro-moments and microdecisions, we really need to be looking at the little things. (Change is more than just the big stuff that requires a project team.) [38:00] People who have a best friend at work are more loyal, happier, engaged, and better employees. Helping to incorporate fun and allowing people to connect is valuable.  [40:45] You can either empower the individual so that they can have more fun and more vitality when they come back to the office or you can create it from an empathic standpoint where you are creating opportunities for organic fun.  [41:37] Fun is not the same for everyone.   [42:56] If the outcome of whatever you are trying to do can still be the same but allow people to do it in a way that feels comfortable to them, you are going to have more fun every time.   [44:10] Melina's closing thoughts [44:54] We are a species that is meant to have fun. We should take the time and make the effort to bring fun back into our lives.  Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: The Fun Habit, Mike Rucker Get It Done, by Ayelet Fishbach Happier Hour, by Cassie Holmes How to Change, by Katy Milkman Indistractable, by Nir Eyal Connect with Mike:  Mike's Website Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Top Recommended Next Episode: Temptation Bundling (ep 250) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation with Ayelet Fishbach (ep 186) Using Motivation and Happiness Science to Make 2023 Your Best Year Ever (ep 249) Temptation Bundling (ep 250) How To Change, an interview Dr. Katy Milkman (ep 151) Framing (ep 16) Priming (episode 18) How to Set, Achieve & Exceed Brainy Goals (ep 248) Bikeshedding (ep 99) Habits (ep 21) Loss Aversion (ep 9) How to Become Indistractible, Interview With Author Nir Eyal (ep 78) Good Habits, Bad Habits, with Dr. Wendy Wood (ep 127) Vulnerability Loops (ep 229) Do You Subtract Enough? with Leidy Klotz (ep 162) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter

Living well is the best revenge.  Design a Retirement Your Boss Will Envy. Group programs start January 20th & 26th | Learn more here ________________________ Happy New Year!  I've been discussing with my clients recently what they'd like to do more of and less of in this new year. A common theme?  More fun. Sometimes our work persona can dull our sense of play and fun. Mike Rucker, PhD joins us to discuss his new book The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life and how you can renew your sense of fun and retire happy. Mike Rucker joins us from North Carolina. _________________________ Bio In no particular order, Mike Rucker is a: Author. Father. Husband. Organizational psychologist and behavioral scientist. Recovering entrepreneur. Fitness enthusiast with mechanical parts. VW Bus aficionado. Seeker. Traveler. Future astronaut. The story he tells in his book The Fun Habit starts in 2016 when the tools he knew as a student of positive psychology suddenly failed him during one of his life's most difficult stretches. Finding himself unhappy, a bit lonely, and burnt out, he began to critically evaluate modern approaches to happiness. He quickly realized how much misinformation is out there about happiness. Years of research coalesced as The Fun Habit—an action-based approach that helps you critically examine your pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in your life. Every story has many beginnings. A major commitment to fun as an intentional way of life came in 2007 when Mike announced the Live Life Love project, where he publicly committed himself to 25 years of documented self-development and self-discovery. After a long stint as an entrepreneur, he was heading back to Corporate America, and wanted to make sure that he continued to experience and contribute to this collaborative effort we all call “Life.” The rules of the project are straightforward. From 2007 to 2032, Mike has committed to interviewing two thought leaders each quarter, or 200 in total. He has also committed to experiencing something new each quarter by way of an interesting life event, activity, or trip, ensuring that by the end of 2032, he will have 100 unique experiences to relish when the project concludes. Finally, Mike has committed to contributing a year's salary and a year's work hours to charity. The project officially kicked off in 2007, but its spark was lit in 2005 when he took an early interest in peak performance and positive psychology. Through good fortune, he was introduced to an early mentor, Dr. Mike Gervais, and was also invited to be one of the first charter members of the International Positive Psychology Association. During this period, he was a sponge, soaking up knowledge from these emerging fields of psychology and using what he learned to personally thrive. So that's how it started. How's it going?  In 2020, he reached the project's halfway point.  100+ interviews  50+ unique life experiences  One honorable philanthropic scorecard During all this, Mike also became a peer-reviewed and widely published author, including his new book The Fun Habit. For many years he served as the Health Tech expert for About, Inc's Verywell Health. He is currently on sabbatical from being an executive for Active Wellness. Mike has been published in the academic journals International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and elsewhere. In all, he has earned five advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He's a member of the American Psychological Association, International Positive Psychology Association,

As we approach January we are starting to think about healthy habits for the new year. Our guest today has a habit that I want to master in the new year. Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of the upcoming book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life available January 23. I think this is a perfect podcast to be released in the holiday season. How about starting this fun habit during the holidays. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. There are so many gems in this episode. Why develop a fun habit? "It increases vitality and makes life worth living." Connect with Mike at https://michaelrucker.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Dr. Mike Rucker. What feeling does the word “fun” evoke? Does it make you smile and reminisce of what brings you joy, or does it make you think “huh, what's fun?”  In this episode, Mike and I discuss this idea of inserting fun, even if life isn't all that “happy”.  We know there's a big gap in what society portrays and what is real life, so there's no wonder why so many feel stressed out, stuck, or we are not meeting expectations. Real life isn't always going to be pure happiness, there will always be bumps and deviations, more for some than others, but any which way your mindset is, our conversation today will help elevate (or insert) fun in your life.  Do you feel overbooked, overworked, or overwhelmed as a parent? Simple strategies and mindset reframes can make a huge impact on the quality and happiness level in your life.  As parents, we can fall in to “our duty” trap all too often and sometimes can end up resenting ourselves and our children.  So what I really enjoy about Mike's work and perspective, is his realistic and practical approach to evaluating your life activities with a simple, non judgmental tool called the PLAY model.  You can co-create fun with your kids and in your own life.  We're going to talk about how doing fun things, even tiny ones, support our ability to better regulate ourselves, and ultimately how it supports us in being better parents and better humans. It's time to stop postponing fun and be intentional with moments of joy!   Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Connect with Dr. Mike Rucker: Insta: @thewonderoffun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Website: https://michaelrucker.com Twitter: @performbetter         Episode Takeaways Episode Intro … 00:00:30 Introduction to Dr. Mike Rucker & Background of Fun! … 00:01:25 Fixated on Chasing Happiness … 00:08:32 Sharing Duties with Our Social Circle … 00:13:09 Having Fun Even When Not Feeling Happy … 00:16:32 Stuck in Problem Solving Mode … 00:20:45 Finding Pockets of Joy with PLAY Model … 00:26:27 We Are Dopamine Addicted … 00:31:28 Pros & Cons of Media Consumption for Entertainment  … 00:36:08 Growth Mindset & Co-Creating Fun … 00:43:40 Resources & Episode Wrap Up … 00:49:52         Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and Workshops. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here. Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com

FUN. Something many of us have let disappear from our lives. Whether it is because of COVID, political strife, human rights, or simply because we keep letting life get in the way, FUN is a commodity that is worth fighting for to bring joy into our lives. Guiding us to uncloset fun and make it a habit is Mike Rucker, PH.D. He gives us cool insights on making fun an unapologetic habit in our lives. About Mikehttps://www.amazon.com/Fun-Habit-Disciplined-Pursuit-Wonder-ebook/dp/B09JPGPNQL () Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982159057/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=havemorefun-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1982159057&linkId=9bebb334aa568cb6d31578c663416098 (The Fun Habit), available January 2023. Connect With Mike https://michaelrucker.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/performbetter (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/ (LinkedIn) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Episode 254 features Dr. Mike Rucker, an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit (launching January 2023)Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982159057Find Mike Online:Website: https://michaelrucker.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelruckerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunTwitter: https://twitter.com/performbetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdSubstack: https://funhabit.substack.comAbout Mike:Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023.........Thank you for listening! If you wanted to learn more about the host, Brian Ondrako, check out his “Now” Page - https://www.brianondrako.com/now or Sign up for his Weekly Newsletter and 3x a Week Blog - https://brianondrako.com/subscribe/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is Mike RuckerWe go deep talking about:How to choose to have fun during your children's activities rather than viewing it as a duty you must fulfillWhy it's critical to carve out time in our hectic schedules to play with and have fun with our childrenWhy we as parents need to let go of the need for ground rules/instructions in order to explore and have genuine fun with our childrenBeing a parent with a growth mindset and modeling it for your childrenRecognizing that it's okay and possible to learn from our children while also instilling in them the belief that they, too, can make mistakes.How we as parents can include our children in activities that we enjoy, especially if we're having difficulty enjoying some of their interestsDr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023.Find Mike Online At:https://michaelrucker.comhttps://twitter.com/performbetterhttps://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phdhttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffunhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker/---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men's Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital changemakers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com. 

Organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association, Dr. Mike Rucker, joins us for a conversation on authenticity and the workplace. Dr. Rucker has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit, available January 2023. Tune in on Wednesday, June 8 @ 6pm EST!

BIO Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of the upcoming book The Fun Habit: How The Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life available January 2023. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute  

Lou Walker Lou is a health coach. She helps clients change those sticky habits that get in the way of health and living life to the fullest. She has a particular interest in the benefits of eating ‘real food', weight management, and workplace health and wellbeing. As well as working one-to-one with individual clients, she works within organisations, coaching people, running workshops and helping employers make it as easy as possible for people to be healthy at work.For 16 years Lou was a leadership development consultant, specialising in behavioural diagnostics and personal development. But a longstanding interest in the relationship between health and performance led her to a Masters degree in Obesity & Weight Management and a postgraduate certificate in Human Nutrition, and then a career change towards health coaching.Her Masters research was the first academic study into workplace cake culture. Its findings have implications for workplace health and Lou is campaigning to help organisations rethink workplace snacking and food-based reward culture to reduce workplace sugar consumption.Outside of work she is an athletics coach and sports massage therapist, an ambassador for the UK Public Health Collaboration and on the Steering Group for the Real Food Campaign. In this episode, athlete and researcher, Lou Walker started her low carb journey to find out what was the optimal for her Ironman performances. Lou didn't have any ailments and wasn't over weight but she edged her family towards low carb by cutting out potatoes, rice and pasta. She then signed up for The Real Meal Revolution and went fully keto.Lou recognises that stress and boredom make her want to eat carby foods but she doesn't give in to the urges.Lou has swam in open water and accessed the fat on her body to keep her energy going. This helped her not have to take in nutrition whilst she was swimming.Bread is a treat for Lou on Christmas Day and her birthday.Lou did a Masters in obesity and weight management. Her original research was on cake in office culture. She interviewed 1000 UK office workers to understand what office cake looks like. Listen to all the different areas she looked into.Lou's BooksOffice Cake Culture research https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJWHM-03-2019-0039/full/html Walker, L., & Flannery, O. (2020). Office cake culture. International Journal of Workplace Health Management.Lou's Top TipsFocus on all the things you can eat rather than what you can't eatLearn to cook and adapt recipesBe prepared to explain what you are doing and fight your cornerListen to your appetiteJust try it for 6 weeks Resources MentionedReal Meal Revolution - Prof Tim Noakeshttps://amzn.to/3kueiXgRangan Chatterjee https://drchatterjee.com/Podcasthttps://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/ https://drchatterjee.com/why-when-we-eat-may-be-more-important-than-what-we-eat-with-professor-satchin-panda/Quotes by Lou Walker

Dr Michael Rucker is a peer-reviewed author and sought-out speaker on the science of fun, with articles published in the academic journals International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CIO.com, to name a few. For many years he served as the Health Tech expert for About, Inc's Verywell Health and is currently the Chief Digital Officer for Active Wellness, a global health management company ranked in the top 40 by Club Industry and has recently been tapped by HIMSS as a top 10 health influencer. In this episode, we explore the psychology and science of fun, what stops us from having fun and why fun is SO important to humanity (perhaps now more than ever) Some of the topics we covered include: - Understanding the crucial difference between happiness and fun and why it's so important to humans young and old. - The Rucker Play Model - How adults have become paralyzed by conditioning which directly impacts our ability to have fun - The trifecta of events that triggered a journey of discovery into the ‘science of fun' - A devaluing of self-care - Hustle porn and how it skews our perception and negatively impacts how we function Check out the Rucker Play Model here https://michaelrucker.com/having-fun/optimize-having-fun-play-model/ Learn more about Dr Mike Rucker michaelrucker.com. Watch out for his new book - ‘The Fun Habit' scheduled to be published in 2021. ---- at SARVA we believe in preserving and developing the everyday genius of our young people - the next generation. The Everyday Genius we refer to is the creative inspiration that IS available to all of us when we are connected to our source, our core, our humanity. When we are able to reconnect, ignite and inspire this globally, we connect cultures, foster diversity and create the leaders of tomorrow our world needs. To fulfil our mission we are creating a global online learning platform for the next generation to preserve the creative genius of children into adulthood, connect cultures and foster diversity. We're going live in autumn of this year, to learn more head over to wearesarva.com to see the amazing rewards, become a founding member and pledge your support. Connect with us: WEBSITE: https://www.sarva.net/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wearesarva/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wearesarva/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarva-education BLOG: https://blog.sarva.net/ PODCAST: https://podcast.sarva.net/

Did you know that research tells us that we all should strive to get TWO HOURS of enjoyable leisure activity EVERY SINGLE DAY?! When I heard that statistic, I was shocked!We focus so intently on performance, optimization, and striving. We focus on how much we can get done and how to increase that amount. And we forget that life is meant to be fun as well.This week we're speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker. He is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association who has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness.Additional Resources:Episode 0143: Dr. Steven HayesThe Happiness TrapConnect with MichaelPre-order The Fun HabitAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy