“Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker is a book that explores the science of sleep and its importance for our overall well-being. The book provides insight on how sleep affects cognitive and physical performance in both the short and long term, and what you can do to improve your sleep (which often involves avoiding things… Les mer "Why We Sleep by Matthews Walker (Summary)
I’ll admit it: I used to be a Monday morning train wreck. I’d arrive at the office groggy and disoriented, my brain still stuck in weekend mode. I’d waste precious time and energy trying to remember what I had been working on before the weekend and what needed to happen next. My productivity and morale… Les mer "The Monday Start Note: Start your week strong with this simple hack
The first time I tried journaling, I was an awkward 12-year-old at summer camp. Every night, our counsellors made us spend 15 minutes scribbling in notebooks before lights out. I hated it. While my bunkmates filled entire pages with their deepest secrets and doodles of their crushes, I eked out maybe three sentences per entry.… Les mer "I tried daily journaling but got bored. Here’s what i do instead.
Gratitude is the unsung hero of high achievers. It’s the secret sauce, the magic ingredient that separates the good from the great. And yet, it’s often the last thing on our minds as we chase our goals. We think success is about hustle, about grind, about burning the midnight oil. And sure, hard work matters.… Les mer "Does gratitude matter?
They say the devil’s in the details, but I think maybe God is too. Because it’s in the details, the small, ordinary details of our day-to-day lives, where gratitude often hides. The perfect foam on your morning cappuccino. The way your dog always greets you like you’re the best thing since sliced bread. The moment… Les mer "How to be grateful
Adults are nothing but tall children who have forgotten how to play. Tom Robbins When was the last time you did something just for the pure, unbridled fun of it? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. As we grow up, we’re taught that joy is something to be earned, a reward for a job… Les mer "Get your wag back
How a positive brain fuels success in work and life Introduction The conventional wisdom is that success leads to happiness, but Shawn Achor argues the opposite – happiness is the precursor to success. The book reveals how to retrain our brains to capitalize on positivity and improve performance. Part 1: Discovering the Happiness Advantage Shawn… Les mer "The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (Summary)
When sleep eludes you, it’s tempting to reach for your phone or turn on the TV. But these attention-grabbing devices often make the problem worse, not better. Instead, try a counterintuitive approach: read a boring book. By engaging with mildly interesting material, you give your racing mind a much-needed break from the day’s worries. The… Les mer "The Boring Book Sleep Hack
A simple formula for avoiding burnout and boosting well-being Burnout. It’s a modern epidemic, silently eroding our energy, creativity, and zest for life. We push ourselves to the brink, sacrificing rest and personal time at the altar of productivity. But what if there was a simple solution? A way to reclaim balance and rediscover the… Les mer "The 8/8/8 rule
You know that task you’ve been avoiding for days, weeks, maybe even months? It lingers in the back of your mind, a nagging presence, yet you can’t bring yourself to start. You’ve made excuses, found distractions, done everything but the one thing you need to do. The more you put it off, the more daunting… Les mer "The tiny task productivity hack
