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6 Tips for Nonprofits to Combat Digital Distraction and Improve Productivity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is one of a growing number of “ digital diseases ” that can cause painful physical symptoms as well as mental health issues that ultimately make you less productive, depressed, and sick. Worst, there is trouble at the top: brain fog. A quick fix is take a walk – even if you just go down the hall and back.

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5 Ways Neuroscience Helps Your Nonprofit Understand Donor Behavior

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The mesolimbic part of the brain assigns values to the sensory stimuli, helping us classify what we feel. The rational part of a donor’s brain still mediates the action evoked or prompted by the emotional part through values and learnings. Emotions are fundamental to get donor attention and prompt actions.

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How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back

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But given the realities of today’s 24/7 world, you’re grappling with how to keep up, make a meaningful impact, and live a fulfilling life with so many things competing for your limited time, attention, and energy. And there are organizational and societal issues we must confront head-on if we’re serious about long-term solutions for everyone.

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Wisdom 2.0: Living Consciously In A Connected World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. The new framing for this familiar issue is one of balance.

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What Every Nonprofit Website Should Include

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Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Lastly, pay attention to color contrast to accommodate individuals with visual impairments.

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GTD Meets GPT: How to Adopt The AI 2-minute Rule

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Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. This allows us to clear our minds and focus on the present moment. GTD is a five-step process: Capture : Capture everything that comes into your mind, whether it’s a task, an idea, or a thought. So why wait?

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sending a short summary of progress made and any issues or challenges ahead of a meeting. Being Present means paying attention to the people in front of us, focusing on the tasks at hand, and managing our emotions in the moment. An effective way to manage your energy is to design your team scheduled based around those rhythms.