Why intense light can protect cardiovascular health
Studies show that intense light can protect against heart attacks and increase metabolism.
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Circadian rhythms and inflammatory diseases of the liver and gut
Lack of daylight can lead to problems with the liver and gut.
The default network is causally linked to creative thinking
This paper shows that the brain’s Default Network is causally linked to creative thinking….
How to… have better meetings
Managers spend 50% of their time in meetings. This article by Ethan Mollick shares evidence-based ideas on how to improve them.
Let’s get this meeting started: Meeting lateness and actual meeting outcomes
Meetings that start late are less productive and creative
Acute aerobic exercise: an intervention for the selective visual attention and reading comprehension of low-income adolescents
Exercise improves your attention and comprehension abilities.
Stumbling out of the Gate: The energy‐based implications of morning routine disruption
Disrupting your morning routine leads to higher levels of depletion and reduced calmness and work engagement.
Waking up on the right or wrong side of bed.
Studies show that your morning mood can stay with you throughout the day.
A person who turns up to work in a “good” mood, can be more than 10% more productive throughout their work day than those in a “bad” mood.
Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention
Meditation changes the way the brain works.
This research found that even small doses of daily meditation can improve focus and performance.
Entrepreneurship: A Psychological Approach
Research findings show evidence for a positive effect of business planning on business performance, both for strategic planning and for individual level self-management strategies.