For most people, the majority of the day is filled with work, and we spend more time interacting with colleagues than friends or family. Often, our work does not have a definite start and endpoint, so it’s no wonder that we think about work in our leisure time, too. It can feel like we are always on. While there are different types of thinking about work and, as you’ve probably experienced, it’s not necessarily all bad, many of us struggle to switch off when we want to. Read on to discover the three types of ‘work-related thinking’ how to measure this, and find out what you can do to get better at switching off.
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What type of break is the most effective?
Some workplaces actively encourage employees to take breaks during the day as a way to re-charge, improve their wellbeing and their performance, as evidenced by the growing number meditation rooms, nap pods and ping pong tables, particularly in the technology sector. But do you know what type of break is most effective? A study which explored daily micro-breaks and job performance revealed some surprising findings which could help you to get the most out of your breaks.
What type of break is the most effective?
Some workplaces actively encourage employees to take breaks during the day as a way to re-charge, improve their wellbeing and their performance, as evidenced by the growing number meditation rooms, nap pods and ping pong tables, particularly in the technology sector. But do you know what type of break is most effective? A study which explored daily micro-breaks and job performance revealed some surprising findings which could help you to get the most out of your breaks.
Find out if your passion is healthy or harmful
We all have inclinations toward certain activities that we like and find meaningful. If this inclination feels intense enough, we may describe our attraction as a passion. Passion is a powerful force. It can inspire us to invest time and energy with focus and dedication. However, passion has a dark side. Read on to find out about the dark side of passion, why we’re attracted to it, how to measure your tendency toward it, and what you can do to keep your passion working for you, not the other way around.
How to use coffee more efficiently and effectively?
Over 80% of adults consume caffeine, but do you know why caffeine works, or how to use it efficiently? If you aim to use caffeine to enhance performance, there’s a good chance that you are consuming more caffeine than you need to. Read on to find out more about how caffeine works, what aspects of cognitive performance are improved, how to stop caffeine interfering with sleep, and how much caffeine is needed to boost performance.
The surprising science of the perfect nap
From pilots to military personal, busy businesspeople to tired parents, tactical naps are a proven, powerful way to boost cognitive performance; an important consideration in light of findings that performance impairments are equivalent to being drunk, after 18 hours of being awake. Read on to discover more about the science of napping, and the optimal nap durations to improve cognitive and physical performance.
Sitting too long – resistant to exercise?
We all know that it’s essential to exercise regularly, but many of us also struggle with our sedentary lifestyles. Unfortunately, the evidence is mounting to describe the adverse outcomes associated with sitting too much, whether in our work or leisure. Read on to find out why walking less than 4000 steps per day could prevent you from experiencing many of the positive effects of exercise and discover what you can do about it.
Can sleep tracking be bad for your performance?
The market for wearable sleep trackers continues to grow, but did you know that tracking your sleep might actually be doing more harm, than good? In recent years, several studies have demonstrated that our perception of sleep quality can have a measurable impact on cognitive performance, as well as how alert or sleepy we feel. Discover why these findings relate to sleep tracking and discover how we might be able to harness these effects to influence our health and cognitive performance.
How does what you eat influence brain health?
It can feel like nutrition is a new religion, and the internet is full of claims about how what we eat (or don’t eat) can influence our health and performance. Should we be feasting, fasting or both? Go vegan, carnivore or keto? It can feel challenging to separate the signal from the noise, particularly in the context of nutrition and cognitive performance.
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