What is slow productivity and how can you apply it?
ProductivityAfter the slow food movement in the 1980s to fight the fast food culture, a new movement is on the horizon. A movement that is against hustle culture, busyness as…
What is forest bathing and what are its benefits
Wellbeing CreativityIn our evolutionary history we have been deeply connected with nature but this bond started to crumble with the start of the industrial revolution. People started to move away from…
The negative effects of social media on mental health and how to use it responsibly
WellbeingMore than 50% of the world population consists of Millennials and Gen Z who both grew up with social media. About 91% of 16 to 24-year-olds use the internet for…
What is pink noise and how it helps you sleep
WellbeingPink noise is the sound you get when you combine all the different audible frequencies of sound at the same time. But unlike white noise, which combines the frequencies at…
20 signs you’re in a toxic work environment and what to do
Wellbeing Work-life BalanceA toxic work environment leads to employee stress, burnout, fatigue, and illness. So, if you’re reading this, the chances are that you are probably facing a lot of big challenges…
Working better: Interview with digital product designer Tanner Christensen
Working BetterThis interview is part of the Working Better series. The series aims to show how people from different fields work, how they balance life and work and how they take…
Types of neurodiversity: which ones exist and what do they mean
Productivity WellbeingWhat is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to all the different variations in the human brain. Each brain is different and so is its cognitive functioning. Since we are all different, our…
6 best essential oils for focus, energy and concentration
ProductivityEssential oils are known to help with focus and concentration or to give an extra boost of energy and motivation. Research indicates for example that the scent of peppermint and…
Extrinsic Motivation: simple definition and examples
ProductivityWe’ve already covered what motivation is and why it’s so important, and that there are two types of motivation: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Let’s take a closer look at…
Nature-Deficit Disorder: definition, symptoms and how to prevent it
WellbeingWhat is Nature-Deficit Disorder? Nature-Deficit Disorder is a term coined by journalist and author Richard Louv. It’s a nonmedical condition suggesting that less time outdoors can have negative effects on…
Working Better: Interview with creative developer Cassie Evans
Working BetterThis interview is part of the Working Better series. The series aims to show how people from different fields work, how they balance life and work and how they take…