Breaking or creating a habit is extremely hard; failing is often the rule, and not the exception. While traditional wisdom tells us that it takes a three weeks to make something a habit, new science tells us that it is much longer than that; developing or changing a habit takes … [Read more...] about How to Make Habits Stick Permanently
Productivity
7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is extremely important to the learning, your mood, memory, and your overall ability to function the next morning. That is why it's not just important to get enough sleep, but it is important to get a good night's sleep, or quality sleep. Quality sleep sleep means not … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep Better to Learn Better: Sleep Deprivation Hurts Learning
Dimitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev is the father of the periodic table. And if it wasn't for nodding off one fateful night, the periodic table as we know it might not exist. While contemplating the nature of the universe and playing solitaire, Mendeleyev dozed off. But when he … [Read more...] about Sleep Better to Learn Better: Sleep Deprivation Hurts Learning
5 Reasons You Should Take a Nap Daily
Some people think that naps are just a waste of time and a good night's sleep is all you need to get through the day. However, science has recently challenged that perception. Mounting evidence suggests that naps are not only nice to have, they are important to optimal … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Take a Nap Daily
The Rule of 52 and 17: Productivity in Intervals
How long do you think productive employees work before taking a break? And do you think they take breaks often? Recent data gather from time tracking service DeskTime has given us more insight into the work and break habits of the most productive employees. And the data showed … [Read more...] about The Rule of 52 and 17: Productivity in Intervals