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
Reducing disruptions in your morning routine leads to lower levels of depletion, increased calmness and increased work engagement.
Waking up on the right or wrong side of bed.
How we start the day has knock on effects for the rest of the day. A person starting the day positively can be 10% more productive than those who don’t.
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.