Productivity
Listen: There’s 1 easy thing you can do to improve your memory
Listen: There’s 1 easy thing you can do to improve your memory Dr. Edward Awh, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, shares insights on improving memory and focus. The human brain has limited capacity for conscious awareness, making it hard to focus and remember information in an information-saturated world. Dr. Awh’s research explores […]
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Why your plans to workout go wrong
Why your plans to workout go wrong Many people struggle to stick to their exercise plans due to an “all-or-nothing” mindset, where they abandon their plan altogether rather than modifying it. Research by Michelle Segar and her colleagues identified four components of this all-or-nothing thinking: rigid idealized criteria for exercising, seeking excuses for not exercising, […]
🏥 Health
Get stuff done by yelling at your phone
Get stuff done by yelling at your phone Installer No. 113 has been reading about private garbage collectors and vintage watches. The writer watched The Running Man, which was not great, but Sinners, which was extremely great. The writer tried out their Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses again and listened to The Format’s new album. The […]
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Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections
Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections Participating in an offsite event at your employer can help you forge new connections and improve your working relationships, even if it feels like a transactional or uncomfortable experience. Research shows that offsites can increase collaboration among […]
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Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work Many Americans make work-related New Year’s resolutions, focusing on finding a new job or career path, but also considering how much work to do and when to get it done. The traditional 40-hour workweek has been […]
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You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant
You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant Author shares their personal struggle with spacing out, which they’ve been called a “daydreamer” or “space cadet” in the past. The book “Bored and Brilliant” by Manoush Zomorodi makes the case that letting your mind wander is essential and a luxury we shouldn’t […]
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Logitech’s Casa is a must-have if you use a laptop — and it’s $30 off
Logitech’s Casa is a must-have if you use a laptop — and it’s $30 off The Logitech Casa is a compact kit of accessories that can help you create an ergonomically-friendly laptop setup on-the-go. The Casa includes a stand to prop up your laptop, a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and a standalone trackpad, all of which […]
💻 Technology
Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $120 off for Black Friday
Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $120 off for Black Friday Skylight’s smart calendars are on sale for Black Friday, offering discounts up to $120 off. The 10-inch Skylight Calendar is available for $129.99 ($40 off), while the 15-inch model is priced at $249.99 ($70 off) at Amazon and other retailers. The 27-inch Calendar Max […]
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Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams Treating love for work as a virtue can backfire on employees and teams by creating unrealistic expectations and moral pressure, leading to burnout and tension within teams. Moralizing intrinsic motivation, where loving one’s job is seen as virtuous, can lead to judgment […]
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Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
Hybrid workers are putting in 90 fewer minutes of work on Fridays – and an overall shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration Americans are working 90 fewer minutes on Fridays compared to five years earlier, according to labor economist research. The shift towards custom schedules and remote work has diluted the barrier between […]
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