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Most knowledge workers check their email within the first 30 minutes of the day

Research shows that many knowledge workers check their email within half an hour of waking up. This is because email can be addictive, especially for younger people. They want to know immediately what’s going on and feel productive when they check their email, even before their workday officially begins.

However, quickly checking email can also have drawbacks. It can make people feel overwhelmed by all the requests and information they see right away. This can cause stress, especially if there are urgent matters. Also, constantly switching between emails and other tasks can make people work less efficiently and find it harder to concentrate.

Although it’s tempting to check your email immediately, it might be better to do so later in the morning. This way, people can start their day with important tasks without being distracted by their inbox. By handling email more consciously, they can be more productive and start their workday calmer and more focused.

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¡Finalmente lo tengo en mis manos! Nuestro libro #EfectividadKENSO

Siento el enorme satisfecho de tener un resultado concreto después de tantos meses de trabajo.

¡A celebrarlo! 🥂

Efectividad KENSO

After all these years, the YouTube algorithm still hasn’t figured me out. All recommendations are either:

  • Videos I have already seen and don’t plan on seeing again
  • Videos that don’t interest me at all
  • Videos from channels I subscribe to and will watch anyway

I wish  offered a hybrid book format that allows frictionless switching between reading and listening on multiple devices

Working outside of standard working hours can undermine intrinsic motivation, as it prompts people to reflect on how they could have spent their day better if they had not worked

This phenomenon has been studied in various studies, involving both students and full-time employees. The results showed that the awareness of working outside of standard working hours has a negative impact on intrinsic motivation. This effect occurred regardless of whether participants were explicitly reminded that they were working outside of normal working hours.

An important factor contributing to this undermining of intrinsic motivation is the social norm. People are social beings and tend to synchronize their schedules with those of others. When someone works outside of standard working hours, this can lead to a feeling of isolation and the idea that they are not in line with the rest of society. This can result in an increased awareness of alternative, possibly more satisfying ways to spend time, such as social activities or relaxation.