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The science of productivity, confidence, and goal-setting.

Procrastination
2 Good Reasons to Procrastinate

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on March 19, 2024

There are good reasons to procrastinate, at least when it comes to our brains. We can use those mental defaults to our advantage to check off your to-do list faster every day.

There are good reasons to procrastinate, at least when it comes to our brains. We can use those mental defaults to our advantage to check off your to-do list faster every day.

Motivation
Ditch New Year’s Resolutions and Write This List Instead

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on November 23, 2023

If you’re a high performer with big goals, the holiday season can have you dwelling in resolution regret. This simple list can boost your motivation going into the new year.

If you’re a high performer with big goals, the holiday season can have you dwelling in resolution regret. This simple list can boost your motivation going into the new year.

Motivation
High Achievers: Time to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on August 23, 2023

Our brains resist change. Because change is scary. Here are 3 steps to train your brain with being uncomfortable, so you can take action on your biggest career goals.

Our brains resist change. Because change is scary. Here are 3 steps to train your brain with being uncomfortable, so you can take action on your biggest career goals.

Motivation
How to Prioritize a Never-Ending To-Do List

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on November 8, 2022

Ever look at your to-do list and have no clue where to start? These simple and actionable steps to prioritize your to-do list every day can help you achieve goals faster.

Ever look at your to-do list and have no clue where to start? These simple and actionable steps to prioritize your to-do list every day can help you achieve goals faster.

Career
How to Take Breaks Without Feeling Lazy

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on June 27, 2022

Many of us feel guilty taking breaks, convinced that we "should" be working. These 2 steps can help us retrain our brain to see rest as valuable.

Many of us feel guilty taking breaks, convinced that we "should" be working. These 2 steps can help us retrain our brain to see rest as valuable.