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…
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The Neuroscience of Stacking Wins: Why a Super Bowl Mantra is a Masterclass in Performance Psychology
Five takeaways: Not long after the Super Bowl win, Coach McDonald slightly altered the phrase to read: “Stacking great decisions.” Elderkin argues that this is deeply insightful, because it r…[...]
Why Negative People Have So Much Power Over Your Mood
Two takeaways: Foroux, a writer and instructor, says that putting his work out into the world has led him to a simple conclusion: some people are content (and intent) on sending out negative …
Why Your Leisure Time is in Danger
Takeaways: Pundits and business columnists have long pushed for measures that help people protect their personal time– from a four-day workweek, paid parental leave, and stricter caps on mand…[...]
