Applying knowledge and using our skills is effortful, but we rarely consider the intensity and distribution of cognitive work through the day. Measuring cognitive work, in terms of cognitive load, and weighing how we ‘pace’ knowledge work in terms of effort and recovery, can help us to understand and improve this distribution.
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Most people would like to live a long and healthy life. The notion of ‘health span’ encapsulates this aim, describing the proportion of our life which is generally healthy and free from serious disease. But what can we do to stay strong and healthy, for as long as possible? Lifespan or ‘health-span’ Different parts of … Read more
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Find out more about the science of music, cognitive performance and productivity, to help you decide the best way to boost your output and block-out the world around you.
Why music can help or harm cognitive performance
Find out more about the science of music, cognitive performance and productivity, to help you decide the best way to boost your output and block-out the world around you.
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Knowledge work is an endurance activity
Have you ever thought about planning your effort, and the type and timing of your cognitive activities, to optimise your wellbeing and performance? As life expectancy increases, and retirement age is delayed, maintaining and even enhancing performance, over the long-haul, is becoming increasingly important in knowledge work. We need to start considering our rhythms of … Read more
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