The voluntary postponement of an intended act—despite the belief that one is going to be worse off for the delay—has a long and storied history. It was in the writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans. They mistook it for a sign of laziness, a prejudgment that has stuck throughout the ages. But what is […]
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A digital dopamine detox centers on the idea of refraining from or reducing to a great degree one’s interaction with digital things that might serve as a stimulant. These things would be the nanoscale computers that we call smartphones, the virtual platforms that span our digital lives, and the (at times) computer-like toys that we
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In our fast-paced world, people often exclaim that multitasking is a superpower — being able to handle emails, meetings, texts, and social media all at the same time. But research consistently shows that multitasking decreases productivity and focus. The brain just can’t do it. It can’t handle all these demanding tasks at once. And what
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James Clear’s Atomic Habits has risen to become a modern classic in the self-help and productivity pantheon. Its essential teaching—that small, consistent changes compound to produce remarkable results—has approximated a pop-cultural touchstone in recent years, one that has influenced millions of people around the world. But how well do these ideas translate into the real,
The idea of a “second brain” has become hugely popular in the work of knowledge, for their kind of work, the kind that involves lots of thinking and a need for some kind of space to create that work. For the kinds of making and doing and thinking that my colleagues and I do, in
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Transforming your life doesn’t always necessitate sweeping changes or radical lifestyle shifts. Most of the time, it’s the consistent, small actions—micro habits—that form the basis of lasting change. The course of my life is now on a different trajectory thanks to 10 simple micro habits I’ve adopted over the past 30 days. These small changes
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Postponing is a common challenge that affects all kinds of people—students and professionals alike—who are trying to accomplish anytime bound tasks. We know you are already familiar with this concept since you are trying to put this text off until a later date somehow. In its essence, putting off until later what we should be
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In a universe replete with diversions and countless responsibilities, actually being productive often seems a distant dream. The secret to accomplishing more isn’t attempting to do everything simultaneously—it’s zeroing in on the one thing that counts the most. This straightforward principle, known as the “One Thing” rule, has completely overhauled how I handle my daily
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