Takeaways: For too long, the prefrontal cortex was thought to be a single-tasking bottleneck. This is the region of the brain that handles problem-solving, planning and abstract thought. Rese…
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There’s Something Better Than Happiness
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…[...]
A 60-Year Study of 800,000 Workers Just Found the Number 1 Cause of Burnout—Here’s What to Do About It
Six takeaways: A recent study pooled six decades of research covering nearly 800,000 workers. Its conclusion: role ambiguity— a lack of clarity regarding what’s expected of you— is the …[...]
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…