How Unfinished Tasks Drain Your Mental Energy
Unfinished tasks, or 'open loops,' create mental clutter and exhaustion. Experts explain the Zeigarnik Effect and offer practical tips to close loops and reclaim your focus and energy.
Unfinished tasks, or 'open loops,' create mental clutter and exhaustion. Experts explain the Zeigarnik Effect and offer practical tips to close loops and reclaim your focus and energy.
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