How to Break Bad Habits: What the Science Says
Article summary Breaking a bad habit takes an average of 66 days, not the 21 most people expect, and the…
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.
Chia Seeds might fix your hunger
Article summary A 2025 study published in Nutrition found that chia flour and chia oil changed how the brain processes…
The Feynman Technique: How to learn anything
Key takeaways Most people overestimate how well they understand things, until they try to explain them out loud. The Feynman…
Try the Spaghetti Method to Find Your Purpose
Feeling stuck trying to find your purpose? Stop reflecting and start experimenting. The Spaghetti Method shows you how. You can…
The 2-Minute Workday Shutdown Ritual
The 2-minute workday shutdown ritual is a short, repeatable sequence of actions you perform at the end of every work…
The AAA Method to Get a Yes
The AAA method (The Triple-A method) is a 3-step persuasion framework that uses story, data, and a clear ask to…
Dopamine Anchoring for Getting Things Done
Dopamine anchoring pairs enjoyable rewards with tasks you avoid, training your brain to anticipate pleasure before the work begins. Dopamine…
The Two Things Learning Method
Stopping to write down just two things after learning beats rereading, highlighting, and flashcards for long-term memory retention. Stop putting…
1-Minute Intensive Exercise Beats Everything Else
A landmark 73,000-person study proves one minute of intensive exercise delivers up to 156 minutes’ worth of light activity’s health…
An Online Game Could Cut Your Dementia Risk by 25%
A 20-year federally funded study of 2,802 adults found that one specific type of online brain game reduces dementia risk…