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4 Mental Traps That Kill Productivity - Nir And Far

Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

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The 10-Minute Rule

"I use the 10-minute rule almost every single day. It comes from acceptance of commitment therapy, so I can't take credit for it," he says. "It is a life changer that if you just tell yourself, I can do whatever I want." Time boxing can protect us from the siren call of menial tasks,. In your calendar, reserve a period for focused work and let your family, coworkers, boss, anyone who might try to approach you in that time, know that you'll be unavailable.

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