When

Name: When
Author: Daniel H. Pink
ISBN: 9780735210622

The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Written byDaniel H. Pink

We often think about what to do and how to do it, but rarely about when. Pink draws on research to show that timing affects our mood and performance, and how to plan our days and lives with that in mind.

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Published2018
GenreProductivity
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01Days have a hidden pattern
Most people move through a peak, a trough and a recovery each day. Plan your hardest thinking for your peak.
02Know your type
Some people are larks, some owls and most are in between. Your best hours depend on which you are.
03Take breaks seriously
Short breaks, especially moving, social or outdoor ones, help restore focus. Lunch away from your desk counts.
04Beginnings can be restarted
Fresh starts like a new week or a birthday are good moments to begin again.
05Midpoints and endings motivate
A slump in the middle can spark effort, and the sense of an ending can help us focus on what matters.
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Most people move through a peak, a trough and a recovery each day. Plan your hardest thinking for your peak. Pick one small way to put this into practice before tonight.

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