Every task requires a certain amount of bandwidth, or energy, to complete. The more that consumes your bandwidth, the less available to do the task, resulting in procrastination. Here are the 3 main culprits and how to clear the space.
Your “Legitimate Reason” May Really Be Resistance
You can find confirmation for any reason you have to avoid what you’re avoiding. Your reason may even be legitimate. And here’s the tricky part: it can also be resistance.
Knowledge Work is Physical Work
We need to stop thinking of knowledge work as only cognitive work. No matter what you do, you are using your body.
The Blessing of Brain Fog
Dealing with brain fog can be a frustrating experience and also an opportunity to innovate.
Feeling Tired Doesn’t Always Mean You Need to Rest
Sometimes, feeling tired can be the result of too much passive rest and not enough activity.
The Surprising Danger of Persistence
Generally, we think of persistence as an admirable character trait. Can you ever have too much? It turns out, yes.
How to Focus When You Feel Fatigued – Part 2
When you feel exhausted and drained, it’s easy to give into the temptation to crawl under the covers. But that’s rarely productive. How do you navigate the line between pushing yourself and getting the rest you need? How can you find your focus even when you’re feeling fatigued?