Two takeaways:
…Edmundson argues that the images & experiences we covet and associate with total happiness– say, a tropical beach, a music festival, or laying in a shaded hammock with a bo
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Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
Takeaways:
…Zomorodi begins with the surprising physiology of multitasking. Every time you switch tasks, your brain burns glucose and the oxygen needed to process it, leaving behind CO2 that b
Six Ways to Start Early and Lift Your Mood
Six takeaways:
…Brooks begins with a discussion of the scientific phenomenon of “affect,” the intensity of a person’s positive and negative moods, which he explains don’
Clutter Can Overwhelm Your Brain. Here’s the Easy Way to Tackle It
Three takeaways:
…One of the biggest psychological challenges we face is the brain’s natural tendency to overemphasize how much effort a task will take. Our relationship to clutter at ho