Office plants can boost your work performance by 15%
The plants in our office died on a Tuesday. Nobody noticed until Friday. We were too busy optimizing our calendars,…
Methods
Discover science-backed techniques, hacks and step-by-step guides to optimize your productivity and well-being. From sleep and nutrition to habits and time management, transform your daily routines with proven strategies for success.
The 1st Hour
Most people spend their mornings like a pinball machine, bouncing between emails, social media, and random tasks. By 9 a.m.,…
Intentional boredom for increased creativity
Boredom has gotten a bad rap. We associate it with laziness, wasted time, and a lack of purpose. But what…
Set your password for healing and growth
We all have passwords—those little gateways that let us into our digital worlds each day. We type them so often…
The 10-minute brain boost before your exam
The clock is ticking, and your big exam starts in less than an hour. Every second counts, so you’re tempted…
The 20-5-5 method for focused learning
The 20-5-5 method helps you stay focused while studying by breaking learning into structured intervals. No apps or special tools…
The October Assess Method
I discovered the October Method by accident last year. My calendar showed three months left until New Year’s, and a…
The power of a pen and a simple to-do list
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest apps, tools, and methods promising to transform our lives. We’re bombarded…
Minimize your context switching
Your brain is not a computer. It can’t effortlessly skip between tasks with zero switching costs. Each time you shift…
The organizational design method Knolling
Forget Marie Kondo’s joy-sparking minimalism – there’s a new home organizing trend in town, and it’s all about showcasing your…