The 3 Types of Burnout and How to Overcome Them

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Do you feel like you’ve given everything you have at work? What are the three types of burnout? Ali Abdaal says that burnout sets in when work stops feeling good and starts to feel tedious, meaningless, or overwhelming instead. This means that your work is harming your emotional well-being instead of boosting it. Let’s go over the three types of burnout and how to overcome them.

Anxiety and Procrastination: How to Break the Connection

A man struggling with anxiety and procrastination, thinking about babies, cars, and work

Do you experience both anxiety and procrastination? Did you know they might be closely related to each other? Ali Abdaal says that people tend to put off doing things—even things they want to do—when they’re worried about what the outcome might be. For example, people are often hesitant about starting a new hobby because they’re worried about looking foolish in front of more experienced hobbyists.  Check out how anxiety can turn into procrastination.

The Science of Productivity: Can You Trust Your Instincts?

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What’s the science of productivity? Why is Ali Abdaal’s feel-good productivity effective? When work feels good, it energizes you instead of draining you, meaning you can get a lot more done. Therefore, the best type of productivity not only boosts your emotional well-being, it also benefits the people who rely on you. Take a closer look at how productivity, particularly Abdaal’s model, keeps you energized throughout the day.

How to Deal With Procrastination by Asking Questions

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Why is asking questions important? How does confusion cause procrastination? Sometimes, you procrastinate when you aren’t sure what to do—or, more often, you aren’t sure how to do it. Thankfully, the solution is equally straightforward: Usually, a few simple questions will clear up any confusion so that you can proceed confidently.  Continue reading to learn how to deal with procrastination by being openly curious.

What Causes Procrastination? 3 Reasons for Stalling

A lazy and bored woman lies on a couch, unaware of what causes procrastination in her life

What causes procrastination? Do you know how to deal with procrastination? Ali Abdaal says three things harm your emotional well-being and your productivity. You can stop procrastinating simply by figuring out which of the three is getting in your way and removing it. Discover more about Abdaal’s three causes of procrastination: confusion, habit, and anxiety.

Why Resilience Is Important for a Successful Life and Career

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Why is resilience important for success? How should you teach children about building resilience? In an episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Diane von Fürstenberg break down why resilience will be your best friend on your success journey. However, it’s not only adults who need to build resilience—children also need to be taught how to bounce back. Keep reading for more on why resilience is important.