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If you think this is boring, it's only going to get worse
Why the last part of a mundane task is painful, and how to trick yourself into hating it less.
Aug 10
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15 books that will get you thinking
From how to make choices, to the science behind addiction, to time management, and more.
Jul 13
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You don't have to read this
“Treat your to-read pile like a river, not a bucket.”
Feb 16
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It will take longer than you think
What will? Work assignments. Construction projects. Missions to Mars.
Feb 2
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Does this color make you crave junk food?
It may in certain contexts, but not in others. Allow me to explain.
Jan 19
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Can our tech calm down?
Jul 7, 2024
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New things I learned in 2024
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The don't-do list
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Time for a psychological do-over
The start of a new year (and other new beginnings) offer the useful perception of a clean slate.
Jan 5
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New things I learned in 2024
Including cyborgs, cobras, and something called the next effect.
Dec 22, 2024
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The wrong way to avoid boredom
When you switch from video to video, you may be making yourself more bored, according to research.
Dec 9, 2024
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I can't stop thinking about subtraction
The surprisingly simple strategy that changed how I approach things at work and home.
Dec 1, 2024
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The don't-do list
How negative planning can save you time and keep you focused.
Oct 13, 2024
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I'm not writing this to hit a weekly target
The cobra effect and the dangers of turning measures into targets.
Sep 29, 2024
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How you can pivot to thoughtfulness at work
There's no shortage of new things to do at work. Before you get going, read this.
Sep 22, 2024
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Eric Athas
Writing a book with Balance about how to reshape our relationship with new things to save our time, money, attention and happiness. Deputy editor on the Newsroom Development and Support team at The New York Times.
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