Category: Productivity
Chances are that if you don’t suffer from general anxiety, then you know at least one person who does. Anxiety can be distracting or it can be downright paralyzing. What can make things worse is when we don’t know what exactly we are anxious about. In the 1920s, psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik observed that waiters could…
Many influencers in the productivity space talk about establishing a morning routine that will prime you for productivity. But the morning routine practice can be a double-edged sword. Apparently, for just a couple minutes after we first wake up, our minds are already primed to be hyper focused on any task we apply ourselves to.…
Flow state is a mental condition where you become fully absorbed in what you’re doing. Your attention is completely focused, distractions fade away, and time often seems to pass quickly or even disappear. In flow, your skills are well matched to the challenge in front of you. Your task is difficult enough to be engaging,…
“Deep work” is a term popularized by Cal Newport in his book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. It refers to: professional activities performed in a state of uninterrupted, distraction-free concentration on cognitively demanding tasks. These tasks create high value, improve skills, and are hard to replicate. One way to better…
Flow state is a peak mental state where you’re fully immersed in an activity, feeling energized focus, often losing tack of time. Sometimes, this state is triggered by playing a game, dancing to music, or doing meaningful work that matches our skills. But many struggle to find flow during periods of work. Imagine how much…
This short video by Bartek Malinkowski describes one small tweak that just might multiply the effectiveness of the Pomodoro technique. What do you think? Want More? If you don’t know what the Pomodoro Technique is, check out my post here: What is the Pomodoro Technique? Categories Tags
If you are easily distracted from productive work, you are not alone. In fact, we live in what some call “The Age of Distraction“. Serious efforts are being made to take control of your attention. As a result, many of us have lost the skill of focusing on one task at a time. This is…
If you’re like me, your phone is always within arm’s reach. What’s worse, it’s consulted several times an hour, even when you are working on important tasks. Make no mistake about it. This habit is costing you dearly in productivity and achieving your goals. In this video, Alex Dekora breaks down Cal Newport’s Deep Work…
If you’ve viewed my post, What Is a Dopamine Detox?, then you may be familiar with this concept. In this video, Rian Doris introduces us to a completely alternative way to accomplish a similar result without having to implement a long protocol but simply changing little habits daily. Based on the comments section, this approach…
Mike and Matty introduce us to the concept of the classic 30-day dopamine detox. Want More? There is an interesting alternative approach. Read about it in my post, An Alternative to a Dopamine Detox? Categories Tags
