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Blog postTakeaway: Instagram and Facebook fuel a dangerous “inadequacy loop” that can hijack our attention and sabotage our mental well-being. Awareness is key to breaking this cycle. Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes, 51s.
I recently sat down to watch Frances Haugen’s three-hour testimony on Facebook in front of Congress. The event was surprisingly gripping—she very obviously knows her stuff and, as a data engineer, algorithmic scientist, and former product manager -
Blog postOn this episode, we dig into New Year’s resolutions. Topics covered include:
The resolutions we’ve set; How often New Year’s resolutions fail—and why they do; The difference between resolutions and goals; How to account for constraints in goal setting; The power of “course correcting” to get closer to your goals; How to course correct on a regular basis. Links mentioned in this episode:
A free New Year’s Resolutions Guidebook I wrote a while back. You can listen (and subscribe -
Blog postOn this episode, we chat about how to step back from work over the holidays, yet still get things done when you need to. Topics covered include:
Whether or not we should even try to be productive over the holidays; The “opportunity cost” of how we spend our time; How the “productivity mindset” can creep into every part of our life; Defining “Productivity Hours” every day—at work and at home; Avoiding guilt, doubt, and worry about how you spend your time. You can listen (and subscribe) -
Blog postTakeaway: You probably have guiding principles, whether you realize it or not. Capturing them can help you make better decisions. If you’re curious, mine are listed below! Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute, 52s.
A work strategy group I’m part of recently had a curious meeting topic: what core principles guide our actions? On first reflection, I honestly didn’t think I had any. I don’t live by some creed or code, I mostly just try to m -
Blog postOn this episode, we chat about getting help from others. Topics covered include:
The difference between collaboration and asking for help; When we should ask for help at work and at home; Getting help through asking for feedback; How to get good feedback from others; How exactly to ask for help; The power of anticipating obstacles ahead of time; Outsourcing getting help; The importance of respecting the time of others; and How great it feels to help others. Link mentioned in thi -
Blog postTakeaway: Our “surface area of concern”—the number of events we pay attention to on a regular basis—has expanded alongside technology. This is not an inherently negative thing, but becomes one when it adds chronic stress, leads us to burnout, and affects our mental health.
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes, 30s. Before radio, TV, and the internet came along, you probably subscribed to a newspaper to learn what was happening outside the boundaries of your life. No newspaper s -
Blog postOn this episode, Annie Murphy Paul and I chat about her fantastic new book, The Extended Mind. Topics covered include:
The “brainbound” way of thinking—and why it’s broken;How our body can be more rational than our brain;How to practice “interoception”;How physical activity, of varying intensities, can support thought;The power of nature in supporting thought;How to externalize information to think more clearly;How open offices affect how we think;The importance of people and thought. -
Blog postTakeaway : Productivity hacks are fun, but they don’t always produce the greatest returns on your time. If you care about productivity, be sure to invest in your energy levels. Estimated Reading Time : 2 minutes, 21s.
As I write these words, I’m in the middle of a caffeine reset—going without the substance for a couple of weeks to reset my tolerance. In addition to being a helpful strategy to get more energy out of caffeine in the long run, the exercise has s -
Blog postIf you subscribe my podcast, today you’ll notice a new show name (and artwork!) land in your podcast player:
(If you’re not subscribed yet, here are links to do so! Of course, if podcasts aren’t your thing, zero pressure.)
Since the launch of the previous show, Becoming Better, we’ve kind of outgrown the name. The old title felt a tad self-helpy—and the new one feels right at home.
Hope you enjoy the fresh coat of paint! If you’re looking to dabble, the back-catalog of -
Blog postTakeaway: Slowing down can be tough these days, as I found during a month-long sabbatical. Here are a few tips that helped me take pause during this anxious time. Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes, 46s.
I recently took a mini, month-long sabbatical from work, with an intention to totally disconnect from digital life and recharge in the analog world. I went camping, cracked open more physical books, and restarted a couple of analog hobbies that had fallen by the wayside, like knitting
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The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy
Jan 5, 2016
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