
How to sharpen your memory
I once watched my grandmother solve the daily crossword puzzle every morning for fifteen years. Rain…

The Science of Power Napping
Around 1 PM to 4 PM, most people hit a wall. Focus wavers. Mistakes multiply. Productivity…

Make Your Motivational Punch Card
Remember that coffee shop loyalty card? The one that gives you a rush of satisfaction with…

The worry window
Your mind races with thoughts about unpaid bills, work deadlines, family issues, and health concerns. These…

The 8-minute phone call
Who calls without texting first? What emergency prompted this? My mind raced through worst-case scenarios as…

The Indistractable Grid Method
The meeting ran long. My phone buzzed. I checked it under the table. Was this distraction…

Implementation intentions: Make your goals a reality on auto-pilot
Motivation has a dirty secret. It’s wildly unreliable. It rises and falls like the tide, leaving…

The mind sweep method for clearing your mental clutter
According to cognitive psychology research, your brain has a strict capacity limit. Seven items. When you…

When late be late only once
When you’re running late, always say you’ll be later than you think. If you think you’ll…

Helvetessirkel testen
For years, I failed the circle of hell test without even knowing it existed. I’d see…

The single best diet for healthy aging
A 30-year Harvard study has finally settled the question about which diet is best for healthy…

The Time Sector Method
There’s a standard rule in productivity circles: “Organize your tasks by project.” You hear it everywhere….