Today's productivity affirmation is simple yet powerful: I am not done yet. Your glory days are not over. In fact, they haven't even started yet. Your best work is ahead of you. And everything you've accomplished and achieved thus far has been research and...
Multitasking isn't just bad for productivity, it's also bad for our brains. A recent study from the University College of London suggests that multitasking on several devices at once can actually hinder your brain's cognitive ability. [contextly_sidebar id="S01qcvpOjdry4rIfVVZG0Mhqopzkk8iU"] Neuroscientists Lee...
Many jobs come with odd hours that can ultimately start to affect your health. From the early morning hours seen by flight attendants or a bartender's late night, this shift work can actually lead to a decline in different areas of your well-being. A new study suggests that...
Burnout occurs when work stress simply becomes too much to handle, causing you to feel fatigued and cynical. Research published in PLOS ONE suggests that there are actually three types of burnout, all of which relate to bad coping strategies. [contextly_sidebar id="gKBUli0wevhdVc1LCIgnLBTkY3sqBMA7"] Overload Burnout This type...
I swear by a peculiar habit that helps me crank up creativity: the power shower. Unlike regular showers, which happen as part of your daily routine, power showers are strategic. [contextly_auto_sidebar id="ibsTZGHB1dhp2rGc32o9BGeJmbevdc1Q"]The moment I have an inkling of a good idea, or have a...
[contextly_auto_sidebar id="HcdVc7jqll5eMMS3zDhyH1vp7w9o2aIu"]I'm always fascinated by the idiosyncrasies of successful entrepreneurs' daily routines, and Elon Musk recently did an interview with AutoBild.tv with some fun insights on this front. The interviewer asked Musk how many hours he works per week, and...
