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5 cognitive bias examples and how to avoid them in decision-making
You suffer from cognitive bias. We all do. Here’s how to get better at noticing and dealing with it.
Try this popular japanese morning routine for a better workday
Morning routines are great for a lot of reasons: They encourage productive habits, an increased focus on important goals, and motivated people all over the world swear they’re the secret to their success.
The one critical skill most designers overlook
They spend a lot of time learning about the newest tools or debating the best interaction design patterns. But they’re missing out on this skill.
Lessons from leaders on how to combat and prevent job burnout
You’re in back-to-back meetings all day, talking with your team about the exciting projects you’ll work on over the coming days and weeks. But by the time you get around to actually doing the work, it’s late in the evening, you’ve managed to scarf down some leftovers, and have successfully avoided exercising for the fifth week in a row.
Why do you get vacation guilt (and how can you beat it)?
When’s the last time you took a vacation from work? Like a real, unplugged vacation?
In a creative drought? 3 ways to get your ideas flowing
We’ve all been there. Staring at a whiteboard, trying to pick a strategy out of thin air. Struggling to think of a name for your trivia team. Watching that blinking cursor dance atop a fresh document, waiting for your input. Just waiting…Drawing a blank is all too common when you’re tasked with coming up with something new. Whether it’s in art, business, or life—creativity on tap (like that fresh beer at your local brewery) isn’t something you’re guaranteed to always have.This problem is something you can prepare for, though. We’ve all got a wellspring of ideas inside us—you just have to know where to find it.
How to stop thinking about work (even when the workday is over)
You’re finished with work for the day. You shut down your computer, grab the used coffee cups from your desk, and head home. You’re done. But are you…really?
Why we’re hardwired to love the hustle (hint: it’s complicated)
The struggle is real. Or is it?
The beginner’s guide to game theory at work (so you can be #winning)
#Winning (/ˈhaSHtaɡ ˈwin-iNG/) noun: The result of gaining or achieving victory at a particular competition, contest, or goal, and needing to shout it from the rooftops.
Are these defense mechanisms preventing you from being productive?
Allow me to kick things off with a (perhaps embarrassing?) confession: The very thought of writing this piece seemed really intimidating to me.
How checklists train your brain to be more productive and goal-oriented
Is there anything more satisfying than completing a long checklist of to-do tasks? The simple act of crossing off items on your to-do list is a blissful feeling.
The simplest prioritization tip money can buy
You can bet your bottom dollar on this quirky, clever technique.
6 easy ways to empower your workday with mindfulness
Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice that teaches you, over time, how to be fully present and aware of what you’re doing. But, you don’t always have the luxury of time to hone your mindfulness skills before you actually need to put them into practice.
Here’s proof that office layout doesn’t affect productivity
There has long been a heated debate as to which type of workplace layout is the best for productivity: Cubicles? Open office? Anywhere in the world?