Energy / Fatigue

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/// 1. The capacity for vigorous activity (or lack thereof).

Should I Meditate?

It's time to wake up to your life. A look at the subtle yet dynamic benefits of meditation on creativity and productivity.

How To Accomplish More By Doing Less

It's not just the number of hours we sit at a desk that determines the value we generate. Accomplishing truly great work also requires rest and renewal.

8 Counter-Intuitive Ways to Improve Your Well-Being & Creativity

Can getting angry make you more creative? Can office pets improve collaboration? New research and tips to boost your creativity and happiness.

Don't Just Create "On Demand," Create For You

Necessity isn't always the mother of invention. To grow in our creative and professional practices, we need room to explore and experiment "just because."

When Bad Things Happen To Productive People

When an unexpected event or illness sabotages your productivity, how can you go on?

How To Set Smart Daily Goals

To achieve great things, we must constantly question how we spend our time and energy. Get started by asking yourself these six questions right now.

Why Creative People Need to Be Eccentric

Do you ever feel like your regular habits are a little bit crazy? We investigate why eccentricity is essential to doing great work.

6 Simple Yoga Stretches for Daily De-Stressing

Sitting in one position all day makes Jack a dull boy. We break down six "office stretches" that will loosen tight muscles and re-energize your daily routine.

Are You An Armchair Creative?

It turns out that armchair creatives actually get MORE done. Find out how alternating intense "desk focus" with a relaxed setup can increase productivity.

The 1-Step Plan for Super-Productivity

Ready to super-charge your productivity? All you have to do is get up early. Here’s why you should, and how you can…

The Cure for Creative Blocks? Leave Your Desk.

Feeling stuck? New research suggests that leaving your desk, traveling to far-flung places, and spending time alone all improve your creative thinking.

What Daily Meditation Can Do for Your Creativity

Sometimes the best way to improve your performance is to do nothing at all. The creative benefits of calming your mental chatter.

Encourage Daylighting

Sneaking side projects into a 9-to-7 schedule is becoming a way of life. We look at the benefits of encouraging "passion projects" at work.

Seek Stimulation From Randomness

Crucial insights arise when we least expect them -- in the shower, at the market. We explore ways to seek out the randomness that fires inspiration.

Breaking Schoolhouse Habits

Our years of formal schooling have created habits that actually set us back when it comes to productivity and pushing ideas forward.