If you are someone who feels more guilty than recharged after taking a break from Central University Entrance Test (CUET) preparation, then this article is for you! First thing’s first, taking a break with the motive of rejuvenation is something you should not feel guilty about. However, in order to stay productive and connected to the exam preparation, you can fancy going for a walk, hitting a gym or even sitting at your favourite spot and then listening to some audio series. Treat these podcasts like they are a part of your preparation and Hitbullseye promises you that they are curated to lend a hand in your CUET preparation.
Following list consists of a thoughtfully curated playlist, both Indian and global, to help you recharge, while subconsciously helping you power up your CUET prep:
- Figuring Out with Raj Shamani
In the race of mastering the timeline of history, economical policies and acing the long comprehensions, listening to a podcast where the guests walk through their failures before success are like a light at the end of a tunnel. Led by Raj Shamani, the show anchors on conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities and thought leaders. The podcasts typically wrap within 1 hour, giving you that perfect time for rejuvenation.
Shamani’s podcasts with Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri, entrepreneur Prashant Kirad might be something relevant for CUET warriors, who want to build a toolkit with elements like discipline, consistency and avoiding distractions.
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- On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is an author, life coach, entrepreneur and podcast who hosts global guests. The British-Indian monk has interviewed icons like Michelle Obama and Deepak Chopra to understand their life story and let mass purpose from it. He is someone who follows the philosophy of balancing ancient wisdom with modern life to deliver practical storytelling.
If you are someone who keeps worrying along the lines of self doubt and pessimism, we advise you search for ‘How to Overcome Fear by Jay Shetty’, leading you to know more about overcoming fear and gaining confidence. If you want to save time, try sneaking in some short motivational clips and/or videos from such podcasts.
- The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor
After overcoming a personal health crisis in his mid 30’s, Ashdin Doctor dedicated his life to make positive and sustainable changes through small consistent habits. The author, public speaker and podcaster has short yet informational episodes increasing productivity and discipline. Advice by Ashdin Doctor is highly approachable because the facts are backed by science.
Apart from his crucial advice on his podcast channel, The Habit Coach, Doctor has also collaborated with talent in his community. For example, he was invited as a guest on Raj Shamani’s podcast, where they talked about managing health, sleep & stress levels.
- TED Radio Hour
TED Radio Hour is a weekly radio program and podcast produced by National Public Radio (NPR) and TED, a technology podcast. The initiative converts TED talks into themed episodes, creating a source of inspirational boost for CUET aspirants. With expert insights and stories, the radio hour entertains mind-bending concepts, teaches you the fundamentals of mathematics among other topics.
Ted Radio hour is mostly 50 minutes to 1 hour as the name suggests, again aiding to your perfect break-time frame. Some themed episodes talk about climate change, linking it with Geography, innovation stories paralleling India's tech boom in Economics among others.
- The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
CUET preparation can be overwhelming and stressful. During this time, finding little words of advice on how to find inspiration and happiness can seem like a ray of hope. Laurie Santos, a professor from Yale University is that ray of hope that can debunk the psychology of happiness.
She explains the thought process that goes behind finding happiness through experiments, interviews and real-life hacks that support the theory ‘success equals joy’. Episodes on gratitude inspire a positive mindset, indirectly boosting focus.
Try sneaking in these short and motivational podcasts if you are someone who wants to make the most of their downtime. They are relaxing because they do not talk about the tiresome CUET syllabus, instead, listening to these podcasts (even if it’s passively) has proven to alter brain chemistry and aid in a growth mindset that will help you stay motivated and focused. Remember, even one episode will help you blend inspiration with subtle smart advice (backed by science) to keep your mind loaded with that motivational high!
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