The 12 science-backed happiness hacks that actually work You’ve tried meditation apps, bought self-help books, and maybe even attended a wellness retreat or two. But you’re still waiting for that lasting happiness to kick in. The problem isn’t your effort. Most happiness advice lacks scientific backing. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology researcher, has spent over 25… Leia mais "The How of Happiness [Summary]
I hate open offices. Every day I cram noise-canceling headphones over my ears and toggle off notifications, desperate for focus among my eight coworkers. Yet somehow, I still catch myself doom-scrolling my news feed or vanishing into Reddit’s endless rabbit holes every few minutes. When I complained to my friend about my distracted mind, she… Leia mais "Indistractable, de Nir Eyal (Resumo)
If you had asked me a year ago to define deep work, I would’ve mumbled something about long, uninterrupted hours of focus. Probably locked away in a cabin. Without WiFi. A way of working that sounded idyllic but completely impractical and out-of-touch with the demands of modern life. Turns out, the enemy of deep work… Leia mais "Deep Work by Cal Newport (Summary)
Description for this block. Use this space for describing your block. Any text will do. Description for this block. You can use this space for describing your block. You’ve been learning all wrong! Think back to your school days. What did you do when it was time to study for a big test? If you’re… Leia mais "Make it Stick by Peter C. Brown (Summary)
Most of us were born thinking small. Our parents, teachers and society stuffed our impressionable young minds with limiting beliefs about our capabilities and potential. ‘Be realistic,’ they told us. ‘Play it safe.’ Is it any wonder so many of us go through life aiming for average and settling for less than we truly want?… Leia mais "The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (Summary)
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller is a refreshing departure from life-hacking tips and tricks. Keller argues that success isn’t about optimizing every minute but investing in what matters. The book lays out a surprisingly simple formula: By ruthlessly paring down, you will achieve more. The ONE thing doesn’t promise a quick fix, but it… Leia mais "The One Thing by Gary Keller (Summary)
Reviews David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) method provides a detailed system for organizing tasks and commitments. The book offers useful tips for improving productivity and reducing mental overwhelm, but some say the book might be unnecessarily wordy and out-of-date. Others highlight the significant work needed to set up and keep the system going. Praise… Leia mais "Getting Things Done by David Allen (Summary)
“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… Leia mais "Why We Sleep by Matthews Walker (Summary)
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… Leia mais "The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (Summary)
Ageing may be inevitable, but how we age is significantly within our control. This is the central premise of Outlive by Dr Peter Attia, in which he inverts conventional wisdom by insisting that the older you get, the healthier you have lived. Peter Attia introduces readers to a groundbreaking perspective on ageing and proposes that instead… Leia mais "Outlive by Peter Attia [Summary]
