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.9 min read·Apr 8, 2024--9--9
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.11 min read·Mar 11, 2024--23--23
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 it8 min read·Jan 9, 2024--510--510
Riikka IivanainenOn the need to always be doing somethingDoing as a refuge — and an escape9 min read·Nov 3, 2023--28--28
Riikka IivanainenI did one thing today, and I feel accomplishedDo less to get more meaningful things done2 min read·Oct 24, 2023--7--7
Riikka IivanainenHow I came to feel at home in predictable routinesThe familiarity with what you grew up with9 min read·Oct 16, 2023--4--4
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?7 min read·Aug 7, 2023--2--2
Riikka IivanainenOn the inability to keep liking things: Confessions of a nomad of interestsWhat it’s like to suck at retaining interests11 min read·Aug 2, 2023--1--1
Riikka IivanaineninBootcampDon’t ask research questions from customers — what to do insteadHow to turn research questions into interview questions4 min read·Jul 18, 2023--4--4
Riikka IivanaineninBootcampEvidence-based interviewing deep dive: The case against some common interview questionsWhy you should collect specific stories about past behavior in interviews and how to do it18 min read·Dec 6, 2023--12--12