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The Science of Personal Productivity

Exploring the power of the mind to get more done.

Created byBigger Brains
4.5
(463 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Mar 5, 2025
The Science of Personal Productivity

What You'll Learn

check_circleDescribe the power of a schedule in organizing your day to focus on important tasks, and explain how getting started can be the key to tackling big to-do items
check_circleExplain how accountability partners and systems can help you avoid blame and shame and improve how you spend your time
check_circleDescribe how practicing forgiveness for your coworkers and having a short memory for your own mistakes can improve productivity and provide a wealth of health benefits
check_circleMaster the “Graceful No” to clarify priorities and focus on productivity over being busy
check_circleDescribe how decluttering your workspace and minimizing distractions can create a productive work environment, and how automating some of your decisions can limit Decision Fatigue
check_circleReframe the stories you tell yourself about failures and setbacks, so you can move forward
check_circleMake the most of your time spent on communications like email
check_circleLearn how small changes can make for better, more productive meetings
check_circleDescribe how perfectionism is often due to fear of failure, and how embracing “good enough” can lead to better results

About This Course

Exploring a science-based approach to improved productivity!

  • Do you start your day by checking your email and then get stuck?
  • Do you let one big task loom over your head and get in the way of your productivity?
  • Do you find yourself saying “Yes” to too many tasks and then have little time to do anything well?

If any of these sound like you, this course from Dr. Rebecca Heiss will help you understand more about why we find ourselves in these situations, and teach you practical, science-based ways to be more productive at work and at home.

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Bigger Brains

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