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Understanding Decision Fatigue and Attention Residue

Hello Dear Friends,

In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook those seemingly minor distractions that creep into our daily routines. However, I want to shed light on two crucial concepts that underscore the importance of taking control of your decisions and attention.

Decision Fatigue: Imagine your brain's decision-making energy as a dwindling battery throughout the day. Every choice, no matter how small, chips away at this precious resource. Studies by researchers like Jonathan Levav and Sh...

Overcoming Laziness

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Creating lasting habits starts with overcoming those moments of laziness or impulsivity. We all know those evenings when going to the gym feels like an impossible task, and cozying up with a drink or TV appears more enticing.

 

No matter your goal, project, or desired change, the secret is to break it down into a two-minute task. Convince yourself to dedicate just two minutes to get started. This technique applies to any habit. Want to learn an instrument? Start by tuning it for...

The 10 Minute Rule

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Often, while working or pursuing your goals, your mind tricks you into believing that instant gratification is the only way to relieve emotional discomfort. Whether it's reaching for a smoke, checking social media, reading emails, or indulging in snacks, these impulses can be hard to resist. However, trying to forcefully deny these cravings by saying "no" can sometimes backfire, intensifying your discomfort and making you more susceptible to giving in.

 

Instead, I encourage yo...

Productivity is an Uphill Battle

Being productive can often feel like an uphill battle. It's easy to fall into the trap of blaming ourselves, thinking we're just lazy or unmotivated. But in reality, numerous barriers can hinder our productivity. Let’s dissect these barriers and explore the means to overcome them:

Complexity: Have you ever found yourself procrastinating on a task because it seemed too complex or overwhelming? Sometimes, a complex task can feel crushing. Embrace the notion that it's okay to start somewhere: Break...

Your Time Matters

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In our journey towards making the most of our time, we often focus on overcoming procrastination. In doing so, we tend to overlook the fact that our lack of productivity can be an even greater time thief. In fact, many reasons could account for the time you waste on a day-to-day basis, for instance:

A study published by Stanford University has shown that multitasking is far more counterproductive than monotasking

Lacking organization and clarity about our priorities leaves us f...

Content Addiction is Holding you Back

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You know, a common realization of those who are able to take their life a step further is that our accomplishments are a delayed reflection of our habits. But at a time where content addiction is rampant (social media, Netflix, the news...), our daily lives are filled with a number of unchecked, time consuming behaviors that hinder our ability to grow. Which is why you should ask yourself, what would your life be like a year, or even 5 years from now, if you stopped doing the ...