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How the Pomodoro Technique Can Transform Your Productivity
I recently started using an app called Stand Up! in an attempt to reduce the time I spend sitting at my desk. I set the app to ping me a notification every 25 minutes, reminding me to stand for 5 minutes. These numbers didn’t mean anything to me at first, they just felt right, ensuring…
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Using Zen to Enhance Productivity and Transform Your Work Life
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was deeply influenced by Zen philosophy, which he encountered during his travels to India and through his interactions with Zen masters like Shunryu Suzuki and Kobun Otogawa in the U.S. Jobs practiced meditation, a core aspect of Zen, and was particularly drawn to the Sōtō school of Japanese Zen, which emphasises sitting…