Why I’m choosing not to set goals anymore
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Rather than focusing on the outcome, I grew to appreciate the process. Here’s why this mindset shift was so powerful, and why you should adopt it too.
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How getting 8 hours of sleep has helped me
After reading multiple articles that expressed the necessity of consistently sleeping between seven to nine hours a night, I reflected on my sleeping habits and decided that I wanted to test the benefits of sleeping the recommended amount.
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No summer plans? Here are some ways you can still be productive
If you’re like me and your summer is looking pretty dry, consider some of these short-term goals that might help you maintain some self-discipline.
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Are productivity apps worth it?
I reflected on the different types of productivity apps that I’ve used and how effective (or ineffective) they were for my productivity.
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Ta-da! Swapping to-do lists for ‘ta-da’ lists
A “ta-da” list is a fun alternative to the dreadful to-do list. Instead of a long to-do list to tackle, you reflect on what you managed to complete.
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What happens when you finish everything on your to-do list
Getting everything done isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, but here is what you can expect if you do manage to finish everything on your to-do list.
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My beef with the Pomodoro Technique
Many people swear by the Pomodoro Technique and say it changed the very rhythm of their daily lives. I wish I could say the same.
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Why our sense of productivity should not be solely dependent on schoolwork
We have multifaceted desires and ambitions. It should then follow that what defines our productivity should not be limited to just one aspect of our lives.
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Reminiscing about studying in Doe Library: Can this feeling be emulated over Zoom?
I never thought I’d find myself missing those slow, gloomy days in Berkeley when I had no classes but was driven by the mission of getting as much homework and studying done as possible in one day.
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Productivity in the age of COVID-19 is overrated
When everything goes back to “normal,” can we also normalize having nonprofitable hobbies?
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