Elizabeth Whitworth

Senior SEO Writer

Elizabeth has a lifelong love of books. She devours nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, theology, and philosophy. A switch to audiobooks has kindled her enjoyment of well-narrated fiction, particularly Victorian and early 20th-century works. She appreciates idea-driven books—and a classic murder mystery now and then. Elizabeth has a Substack and is writing a book about what the Bible says about death and hell.

Expertise

History, Theology, Government

Awards

Contributions to joint task force efforts (FBI), Contributions to Special Operations Division (DOJ & DEA), Efforts to fight the war on drugs (NSA), Contributions to Operation Storm Front (US Customs Service)

Hyperfocus: Chris Bailey’s Theory About Productivity

What is the secret to productivity? How can focusing on a single task at a time help you become more productive? Most of us assume that the secret to productivity lies, at least in part, in managing our time better. But in Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey presents an alternate hypothesis: To focus in a world full of ever-increasing distractions, you must learn not just how to manage your time, but also how to manage your attention. Here is a brief overview of Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey.

What Causes a Black Hole? Hawking Explains

What causes a black hole? How do we know black holes actually exist? In his book A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking discusses black holes—what they are, what causes them, and whether they actually exist. He also explores the possibility that primordial black holes exist, suggesting that black holes might have more than one cause. Read on to learn about black holes.

Easily Distracted: Why It’s So Difficult to Focus

Do you get easily distracted? Do you know why your brain finds it hard to focus? Hyperfocus involves single-tasking for a prolonged period of time. Distractions, which Bailey defines as anything that diverts our attention from our original purpose, thwart our ability to hyperfocus. Therefore, limiting distractions is a critical part of hyperfocus. We’ll discuss just how bad we are at avoiding distractions and why.

Stephen Hawking on the Relativity of Space and Motion

Is space relative or absolute? What about motion? How are space and motion related to each other? In A Brief History of Time, physicist Stephen Hawking shares his insights on some of the major scientific discoveries of the twentieth century that deepened our knowledge of the universe. These insights include Hawking’s explanation of the relative nature of space and motion. He provides his analysis of ancient and modern theories. Continue reading to learn about Hawking’s insights on the relativity of space and motion.

Chris Bailey: How to Set Aside Time to Focus

When should you set aside time to focus? How long should your focus sessions last? Hyperfocus requires planning, according to productivity expert Chris Bailey. In his book Hyperfocus, he discusses scheduling focus sessions, using timers, setting deadlines, and spacing out tasks. He also writes about scheduling focus time within the context of biological and external realities. Read more to learn when and how to schedule a time to focus.

The Arrows of Time Explained by Stephen Hawking

What are the arrows of time? How is the direction of time defined? You probably have an intuitive idea of what it means to move backwards versus forwards in time, but formally defining the direction of time is more difficult. Although various views on the direction of time exist, Stephen Hawking identifies three distinct arrows of time: thermodynamic, psychological, and cosmological. Read on to learn about the arrows of time from various perspectives.

What Makes a Good Theory? 3 Traits It Must Have

What makes a good theory? What are some things you should consider when evaluating a scientific theory? Not all scientific theories are created equal. In his book A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking outlines three characteristics of a good theory. A good theory is one that is testable, consistent with past observations, and able to predict future observations. Lets’ explore each one in turn.

How to Maintain Focus: Taming Your Wandering Mind

Does your mind often get off track when you’re trying to focus? What are some strategies to help you keep your mind from wandering and get it to stay on task? If your mind wanders when you work, you might be bored or anxious. If you’re hyperfocusing, your mind might wander during the extra time that has been freed up by your productivity. Productivity expert Chris Bailey offers two strategies for keeping your mind from wandering: 1) matching your tasks to your skill level and 2) increasing the number of high-impact tasks you do. Read more to learn how to

Attention Management Strategies: Choosing Your Focus

Do you struggle to focus on the right things? How can you make sure you’re channeling your attention in the most effective way possible? According to Chris Bailey, the author of Hyperfocus, the quality of the tasks we pay attention to determines the quality of our lives. When we focus on high-quality tasks, we perform high-quality work and have a high-quality impact. When we focus on low-quality tasks, even if we perform high-quality work, we will have a low-quality impact. Here are two helpful attention management strategies to help you decide what truly deserves your attention.

The Inflationary Big Bang & the Fine-Tuning Problem

What is the inflationary big bang model? Does it solve the fine-tuning problem? The big bang theory implies that the universe’s initial conditions had to be “just right” in order for human life to be possible. Physicist Stephen Hawking concedes that this requirement points to a problem with the theory. He discusses the inflationary big bang model as one way to address the problem. Keep reading to learn about the inflationary big bang model.