Writing
Direct answers on regulation and performance. Each piece opens with the short answer, then shows the reasoning.
- Why productivity systems fail under stressAcute stress takes planning and self-control offline first, so systems get abandoned when they're needed most. What to fix before the system.
- How to use the physiological sigh before a hard meetingThe physiological sigh is a double inhale and long exhale that lowers arousal in about a minute. How to do it, why it works, and when to use it.
- Is it a regulation problem or a work problem?A two-minute triage to tell whether you're stuck because of your state or because of the work itself, and what to do in each case.