When the scientific secrets of perfect timing
Illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology, and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life.
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New York, New York :
Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,
2018.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Captain Turner's decision
- The day. The hidden pattern of everyday life ; Afternoons and coffee spoons: the power of breaks, the promise of lunch, and the case for a modern siesta
- Beginnings, endings, and in between. Beginnings: starting right, starting again, and starting together ; Midpoints: what Hanukkah candles and midlife malaise can teach us about motivation ; Endings: marathons, chocolates, and the power of poignancy
- Synching and thinking. Synching fast and slow: the secrets of group timing ; Thinking in tenses: a few final words.
