When we think we're productive but we're not at all - Deepstash

When we think we're productive but we're not at all

You may have noticed that you instinctively reach for your tablet when you sit down to watch TV, that you can’t resist keeping your email open in another window as you work, or that you feel more stimulated when your phone is by your side. Continually seeking novel stimuli makes us feel more productive—after all, we’re doing more in each moment. But again, just because we’re busier doesn’t mean we’re getting more accomplished.

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jeandidier

Frontend and learning to be backend web developer

Because of an unfortunate truth: our brain is wired for survival and reproduction, not for knowledge work 🤦‍♂️

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