The Happy Scientist

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Getting Dead Practical about To-Do Lists I: Aligning Lists with Your Work Style

Is your to-do list downstream of your work style, or your work style downstream of your to-do list?Do you prefer to write down everything you need to do for the day and then execute as many tasks as possible?Or do you prefer to get stuck in for the day, and then decide what you n ...  Afficher plus

Getting Dead Practical about To-Do Lists II: Overcoming Task Avoidance

#78 — In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we dive into the emotional patterns that hinder the smooth operation of any to-do list system.These emotional barriers can sabotage even the most well-crafted to-do lists. Let's get to the root of these emotional barriers and empower ...  Afficher plus

Does Your Science Box You In?

#76 — At the heart of the scientific method lies the idea that perspectives are not static—they evolve, shift, and intersect as we tackle scientific problems from different perspectives and uncover new ground truths.Yet, for most of us, daily science boils down to fine details su ...  Afficher plus

Patience and Getting What You Want. Are They Compatible?

#75 — We're told from a young age that patience is a virtue. But does that hold up to scrutiny?In some respects, it seems so, given that impatience can be annoying to experience and make you unbearable to the people you're waiting on.But what are the consequences of excessive pat ...  Afficher plus

What Makes it Onto Your To-do List and Why?

#74 — How we feel about completing certain tasks and the people they involve have a massive impact on whether or not we do those tasks or how quickly and carefully we get them done.You know—when a job involves dealing with that person, sending that email, or dealing with that ins ...  Afficher plus