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In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across important stories on how psychology influences our behavior. Every week, I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology and business. I hope you enjoy them!
“Just Say No” Is Bad Productivity Advice (NirAndFar) You’ve probably read this advice before: “The best thing you can do for your productivity is to say no more often.” This sounds smart, but in practice, this advice often backfires.
Are You a Wage Slave? [AUDIO] (Podcast) Can we create a future where people no longer have to work at jobs they hate?
Stop Being So Hard on Yourself (Harvard Business Review) Being hard on yourself may be ineffective, but it is also a hard pattern to break.
“Friends” and the illusion of perfect adult friendships (VOX) The TV show sold us an idealized vision of these relationships. For young adults, the real thing is far harder to find.
Am I Allowed to Ignore Texts Without Feeling Bad? (Rewire) While it’s human to desire socialization and connection, it’s also human nature to be overstimulated.
A radical approach to confronting addiction puts human connection first (Quartz) A program for addicts in North Carolina is also tackling the loneliness epidemic.
Happy reading!
- Nir
