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The Cognitive Scientist’s Handbook to Working an Optimal Day

Success

This four-hour period consists of a recurring ultradian rhythm, which is like a 90-minute mental sprint followed by a five- to 20-minute mental recovery. Loney recommends developing a habit she calls “deep work sprints” that can help you make the most of the first half of your workday. What you do during this break is critical.

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How To Play The Game Of Blogging

Brilliantly Better

As of January 2009 I started to actively promote the blog, becoming active (some say that I become even too active ) in social media outlets like Twitter , FaceBook and StumbleUpon. And of course, you will extend your own authority and reputation onto them. These days we are witnessing the power of social media broadcast range.

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You Can Avoid Multitasking When You Focus on These 3 Things

Productivityist

Of course I exaggerate. Spend less time cruising social media. Stop following people on social media who rarely post or who get on your nerves. Or, capitalize on ultradian rhythms by working in 90-minute sprints and taking short breaks. Anxiety doesn’t help either. Too many misses and you’re out of business.