Two awesome hours : science-based strategies to harness your best time and get your most important work done
Davis, Josh, 1974-2015
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"Feeling overwhelmed with work and life demands? Rushing, multitasking, or relying on fancy devices and apps won't help. The answer is to create the conditions for two awesome hours of peak productivity per day.Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, Josh Davis, director of research at the NeuroLeadership Institute explains clearly that our brains and bodies operate according to complex biological needs that, when leveraged intelligently, can make us incredibly effective. From what and when we eat, to when we tackle tasks or disengage--how we plan our activities has a huge impact on performance. Davis shows us how we can create the conditions for two awesome hours of effective mental performance by: Recognizing when to effective flip the switch on our automatic thinking; Scheduling tasks based on their "processing demand" and recovery time; Learning how to direct attention, rather than avoid distractions; Feeding and moving our bodies in ways that prep us for success; Identifying what matters in our environment to be at the top of our mental game. We are capable of impressive feats of comprehension, motivation, thinking, and performance when our brain and biological systems are functioning optimally. Two Awesome Hours will show you how to be your most productive every day"--
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
New York : HarperOne, 2015
Collation:
182 pages ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-175) and index.
Contents:
Strategy 1 Recognize Your Decision Points -- Strategy 2 Manage Your Mental Energy -- Strategy 3 Stop Fighting Distractions -- Strategy 4 Leverage Your Mind--Body Connection -- Strategy 5 Make Your Workspace Work for You.
ISBN:
9780062326119
Dewey class:
650.11
Language:
English
BRN:
248292
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business | 650.11 DAV | Available |