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The Power of Concentration
The New York Times: Meditation and mindfulness: the words conjure images of yoga retreats and Buddhist monks. But perhaps they should evoke a very different picture: a man in a deerstalker, puffing away at a
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What Makes Dickens a Lousy Running Buddy?
The Wall Street Journal: While it’s true that a Stephen King book can make hearts race, churning through “The Shining” generally doesn’t qualify as a cardiovascular workout. Not in print, anyway. So what about listening
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Why men (yes, men) are better multitaskers
We should all be forgiven for believing that women are good at multitasking, and far superior to men. After all, that’s the popular image that has been in circulation for some time. In this depiction
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What Cocktail Parties Teach Us
The Wall Street Journal: You’re at a party. Music is playing. Glasses are clinking. Dozens of conversations are driving up the decibel level. Yet amid all those distractions, you can zero in on the one
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Why to-do lists set you up for failure
CBS News: You’ve probably seen advice about why it’s a great idea to maintain a rolling to-do list of projects — big and small — that you need to get done. Some efficiency experts recommend
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Does Technology Affect Happiness?
The New York Times: As young people spend more time on computers, smartphones and other devices, researchers are asking how all that screen time and multitasking affects children’s and teenagers’ ability to focus and learn
