Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement Why Taking Life Less Seriously Could Be the Productivity Boost You Need
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Aug 19, 2025 Explore how integrating play into work can transform productivity and reduce stress. Discover the dangers of comparison and checklists that steal our joy, urging a shift to a playful mindset. Learn to build tiny rituals that make tasks feel less like chores and more like adventures. Embrace imperfection as a guide, not a judge, and create contagious moments of fun in the workplace. It's time to redefine productivity by choosing joy and playfulness every day!
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Why Intrinsic Joy Dies At Work
- Self-determination theory says people need autonomy, competence, and relatedness to thrive.
- Turning intrinsic activities into externally measured tasks often removes their joy.
How Rewards Can Backfire
- The over-justification effect shows external rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation.
- Flow returns the intrinsic joy when tasks match skill and challenge, restoring lost engagement.
Jobs Framed As Ancient Arts
- Sam compares modern jobs to ancient arts: coding as poetry, UX as dance, content as campfire stories.
- These metaphors reconnect daily tasks to deeper human purposes and creativity.