A deeper look at the science of beliefs.

Why does work seem to fill the space made available to it? And what do the world-record splits of endurance athletes have to teach us about mental effort?

Too tired to exercise? Drained by social interactions? Need your phone to relax? Exploring seven of the misconceptions we have around what energizes and drains us.

Some scientific findings on the best way to recover your energy after a hard day’s work.