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…
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 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…
Boost your productivity with the 2+8 prioritizing technique
In eighth grade, Mrs. Dooley taught us the “Big Rock” theory of time management: If you’re trying to fit rocks,…
The Voo breathing technique to calm down and stop anxiety
When was the last time anxiety completely overwhelmed you? Maybe it was before a big presentation, after an argument with…
Rucking: The weighted fitness activity
Tired of pounding the pavement in your running shoes? Want the calorie-burning, heart-pumping benefits of running without actually having to…
The Thank You Note: A simple path to greater happiness
After penning thank you notes for over a decade, I’ve come to see this practice as far more than an…