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Riikka IivanainenThe upside of failing at self-controlResearch suggests that self-control failure may serve a purpose: to help us balance between work and play.Apr 812Apr 812
Riikka IivanainenMake self-control effortless by choosing goals that light you upScience says it’s easier to reach goals that feel fun, important, or meaningful. Here’s why.Mar 1143Mar 1143
Riikka IivanainenThe secret life of people with high self-control (it’s easier than you think)Research suggests that people with high self-control are good at avoiding temptation — not resisting itJan 9543Jan 9543
Riikka IivanainenOn the need to always be doing somethingDoing as a refuge — and an escapeNov 3, 202326Nov 3, 202326
Riikka IivanainenI did one thing today, and I feel accomplishedDo less to get more meaningful things doneOct 24, 20238Oct 24, 20238
Riikka IivanainenHow I came to feel at home in predictable routinesThe familiarity with what you grew up withOct 16, 20234Oct 16, 20234
Riikka IivanainenEnjoy the privilege of good mental health while it lastsI realized I’m doing quite well mentally — what should I do with this extra capacity?Aug 7, 20232Aug 7, 20232
Riikka IivanainenOn the inability to keep liking things: Confessions of a nomad of interestsWhat it’s like to suck at retaining interestsAug 2, 20232Aug 2, 20232
Riikka IivanaineninBootcampDon’t ask research questions from customers — what to do insteadHow to turn research questions into interview questionsJul 18, 20234Jul 18, 20234