by Jamie Miles | Jun 22, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: Is there a way to get through the more miserable tasks on my to-do list? – Tom, France By using Temptation Bundling, motivate yourself to get through the tasks you should be doing — but aren’t. The technique combines a task...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 8, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance The importance of using self-control to reign in our impulses is often overstated. Pop psychology has spread this myth by misinterpreting The Marshmallow Test. We’ll debunk The Marshmallow Test by using new research to show how impulse control is...
by Jamie Miles | May 25, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: How can I stop procrastinating before bed? It’s turning me into a zombie during the day, but breaking the habit is hard. – Laura, USA You’re probably revenge bedtime procrastinating. This is when you protest...
by Jamie Miles | Aug 18, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance The quality of our feelings affects the quality of our thinking. How we feel, however, based on an increasing wealth of clinical studies, is a skill. We can, far more than we might expect, direct our mood to overcome challenges like procrastination,...
by Jamie Miles | Jul 28, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: When problem-solving, how do I make sense of new topics efficiently? – Leo, UK Learn how to efficiently understand a new topic and develop an informed opinion using two simple but enduring principles: 1) General to Precise 2)...
by Jamie Miles | Jul 1, 2021 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: When reading heavy academic texts at university, I find myself getting lost trying to follow the author’s argument. Any tips on how to be found? – Alan, UK Read more efficiently and understand more of what you’re...
