The Art and Science of Thriving
Welcome to The Art and Science of Thriving, the podcast where high-achieving professionals unlock the secrets to living a fulfilling, balanced, and high-performing life.
Through evidence-based insights in neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance strategies, we’ll explore how to achieve success without burnout, create clarity and purpose, and thrive in every area of your life.
Michael Schiel, a high performance coach and transformation consultant, hosts the podcast. Michael helps overwhelmed people and teams find their purpose, achieve their goals, and reach peak performance while creating well-being, balance and fulfillment in their lives
The Art and Science of Thriving
Episode #88: The Fulfillment Formula — How to End Your Day Feeling Like It Mattered
Have you ever ended the day exhausted, yet still felt like you didn’t make progress? You were busy, crossed things off your list, yet something was missing? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I break down why productivity doesn’t always equal fulfillment — and what neuroscience and psychology say actually makes a day feel meaningful.
You’ll discover:
- Why your brain fixates on unfinished tasks (the Zeigarnik Effect)
- The neuroscience behind why checking things off isn’t enough
- A simple, science-backed Fulfillment Formula to help you end your day with clarity and satisfaction.
By the end, you’ll have practical tools you can use tonight to feel more present, purposeful, and fulfilled — even on messy, busy days.
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