If you took the bus to school as a kid, it might have hurt you more than you realized. A Danish study found that kids who walk or bike to school have better concentration in the classroom. "As a third-grade pupil, if you exercise and bike to school, your...
A new study from Spain suggests there is a correlation between fitness levels and cognitive performance. By examining Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how it changes depending on the cognitive task, the study found that fitness levels have a major effect on sustained attention. “HRV is a simple and noninvasive...
Note from Marissa: Ridiculously Efficient CCO Melody Alderman is training for her first Warrior Dash next summer and is brave enough to document every step of her journey. Read on for her latest entry. I would be lying if I said that I've been bringing my A game...
I talk a lot about the importance of unplugging to recharge your productivity and reset your creativity, but not all of us have the luxury of working from home at a schedule we set. Here's a list of ways, both big and small, to hit the proverbial reset...
I've been adjusting to a new workload by trying out several strategies with varying degrees of success, and one consistently effective time management method in my arsenal is quick, decisive action. When faced with a choice -- procrastinate by hoping for more time later or immediately act and...
Many successful people are creatures of habit in some way; these routines to add to your workday are sure to crank up your productivity. Add one of these in each week until they all become intuitive. 1. Batch process email. Carve out two periods in your day dedicated to email...
