Nir Eyal

The Crucial Difference Between Distraction and Diversion

Distractions are always bad. Period. Diversions, on the other hand, can be good.

The Psychology of Pointless Meetings: Productivity's Killer

Organizations can implement a simple process to filter out all unnecessary meetings, leaving only those that provide value for employees, teams, and the business at large.

When Do You Feel Most Creative? Why Ideas Bloom at Bedtime

More than 40 percent of people said being in bed spurs creativity, admitting they have their best ideas before sleep, in the middle of the night, and just after waking up.

Research Supports Morning Affirmations: Rise and Shine!

Even if you’re not sure about the power of self-affirmations, the science behind them is—when used correctly, they can significantly affect your mindset and behavior.

Scheduling for Life's Surprises: When Timeboxing Is Toast

Having a hectic life is no excuse for constantly breaking a timeboxed calendar. “People make time for what they want,” as the saying goes. You should too.

You Don’t Have to Follow the Same Routines Forever

Experimenting with short-term routines has myriad benefits, including satisfying our need for novelty, and boosting our skills and creativity.

The Idea of Retirement Lets People Dream Big

What if you used retirement as a frame of reference to realize how you want to spend your time right now?

How to Craft a Summer Schedule for Your Kids

Summer isn’t just an opportunity for kids to become indistractable; it’s also an opportunity for parents to learn to relinquish control to their kids.

The 4-Day Workweek: How to Do More With Less

The four-day workweek may be in our future, and those who become indistractable will reap the benefits from the start.

Money Buddies: Don’t Go It Alone with Your Wallet

Having a money buddy will remove some of the discomfort you might feel in trying to navigate your personal finance.