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Will Clubhouse be a Habit or a Has-Been?
Analyzing the hot new app through the Hooked Model reveals its strengths and weaknesses. → Read More
This is what separates high-performing teams from all the rest, says Stanford psychology expert
Research from Stanford, Google, and Harvard all agree: Who is on a team matters less than how the team members interact, structure their work, and view their contributions. → Read More
How cognitive biases can help (and hurt) your business
Did you know Nir Eyal, the productivity expert who helped us with this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Check out his session on ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’ here. Buster Benson is a former product manager at Slack, who worked previously at Twitter and Habit Labs, and is working on a […] → Read More
Minimize distraction by making tedious work tasks fun
Did you know Nir Eyal, the author of this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Check out their session on ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’ here. From comic books and radio programs to TV shows and Atari games, the world has always been full of things that distract us. […] → Read More
Get the most out of your schedule with 2 simple questions
Did you know Nir Eyal, the author of this piece, is speaking at TNW2020 this year? Check out his session on ‘Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life’ here. It doesn’t so much matter what you do with your time; rather, success is measured by whether you did what you planned to […] → Read More
The best way to manage your inbox is to send fewer emails
Is your email inbox taking over your work-life? Are you unable to get any “real” work done because you’re too busy responding to emails? Do you feel stressed, distracted, and overwhelmed when you see new emails pop up in your email inbox? You’re not alone. The average office-dwelling professional received 100 messages per day. Your […] → Read More
The key to productivity is distinguishing ‘habits’ from ‘routine’
Trying to build good habits can often backfire. Here’s why it’s important to know how habits are formed and when it’s better to stick with a routine instead. Habits are hot. Self-help articles extol the power of habits and books on the topic sell by the millions. Yet, like many pop psychology topics, the conventional […] → Read More
Use this 4-step method to block unwanted thoughts and improve focus
While we can’t control the feelings and thoughts that pop into our heads, we can control what we do with them. Research of smoking cessation programs performed by Dr. Jonathan Bricker, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, suggests we shouldn’t keep telling ourselves to stop thinking about an urge; instead, we must learn better ways to […] → Read More
Why we should all start making our own face masks during coronavirus—and an expert-approved guide on how
"Most people have the basic materials to make a face mask right now," says Stanford psychology expert Nir Eyal. "It's time to call forth the 'can do' American spirit and encourage everyone stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic to start sewing." → Read More
How to repair a toxic work culture with ‘psychological safety’
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to bringing the biggest names in tech to showcase inspiring talks from those driving the future of technology this year? Check out the full ‘Impact’ program here. Nir Eyal, who authored this piece, is one of the speakers. Check out the full ‘Impact‘ program here. When Harvard’s […] → Read More
Willpower Is Not a Limited Resource
New research suggests that ego-depletion—the theory that willpower is connected to a limited reserve of mental energy—isn’t true. → Read More
Stanford psychology expert: These are the top 3 things kids need—but most parents fail to provide
Distractions satisfy deficiencies, explains Nir Eyal, a Stanford psychology professor. So when kids aren't given the nutrients that their brain needs, they are more likely to overdo unhealthy behaviors. → Read More
Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 work skill of the future—but most fail to realize it
The skill you most need at work is one that also helps you at home, says psychology expert and best-selling author Nir Eyal. → Read More
Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 skill parents need to teach their kids—but most don't
Want to raise smart and successful kids? Teaching them how to stay focused and indistractable is a skill that will serve them well no matter what life path they pursue. Here's how to do it. → Read More
Feeling distracted? How to cut back, tune out and focus in
Being easily distracted has a price. Clearly, there are benefits to distractions as evidenced by the fact that nearly everyone on earth seeks them out. → Read More
How to stay informed without losing your mind
There is a technology that provides plenty of information about the day’s events and doesn’t suck me into a time-wasting hyperlink vortex: the newspaper. → Read More
The 1 fitness app that hooked me for good
Unlike other fitness apps that reward users with corny badges or points, the main reward of Fitbod is the satisfaction of conquering the exercise itself. → Read More
This week’s must reads: Kindness is a Skill – Nir Eyal –
In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of… → Read More
This week’s must reads: The Secret to Kicking Bad Habits for Good
In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of… → Read More
Kid's video game obsession stems from unmet psychological needs, not video games
Many parents are concerned with their child’s seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the most recent gaming phenomenon, has taken the world by storm and has parents asking ... → Read More