A Little Better

Nathan Laundry

I research and share Nudges - clever changes that tip the scales in favour of better habits, gently. No Herculean willpower needed — just smart, psychology-backed tweaks that slot neatly into your day-to-day.

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A Little Better 2: Reappraisals and Affrimations

🏃♂️💨 TLDR Situation: I've been stressed and anxious at work and it's limiting my creativity and motivation Nudges: stress reappraisal and affirmations delivered via sticky note and daily journaling sessions. Here are two examples: Reappraisal Message: “Ambiguity is the first step to learning. You cannot learn without first finding something you don’t know and engaging with it.” Affirmation Message: “I enjoy the challenge of doing things I am not yet good at” Effectiveness: Shockingly...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read

A Little Better 1: Will is Not the Way — How to Actually Reduce Screentime with the Science of Nudges

Will is Not the Way — How to Actually Reduce Screentime with the Science of Nudges “I hate my phone, but I cannot, for the life of me, put it down” — me in 2022 averaging 4 hours of phone screen-time a day Over and over again, I tried to get rid of my phone. I hated the way it commanded my attention at all hours of the day, yet I felt powerless to do anything about it. I would try, and sometimes even succeed, for days or weeks at a time to limit my phone use. But eventually, I’d get tired of...

about 2 months ago • 13 min read