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text says COMPLETED : [14/ 14 ] I will track (M)oved,(I)nterrupted,(C)ompleted,(E)xtended events in my schedule for 14 days. Conclusion and Observation After 14 days of observation I have the numbers for the daily MICE observation; totals and percentages and thoughts below. M 13 - tasks that are not started I 34 - interrupts occurring during a task C 64 - tasks completed ( includes interruptions ) E 2 - tasks that took longer than planned Totals - 108 events average 7 events per day 64 actions completed. Of the tasks I began and ended (completed) 59% of my 14 days contained events I was able to begin and end. 53% of those tasks were interrupted over the course of 14 days. This resulted in 23% of my time seeing actions that needed to be moved. Interruptions account for a near doubling of workload for me and a cognitive interruptions over 50% of the time. This informs me that the gut feeling I had ,which was not supported by data or evidence, was correct and that I can expect my day to day average to be tasks whose actions will be modified by external events and for which I cannot expect to focus on a task reasonably. in other words I need to consider how to stop those interruptions. Keeping in mind my clients are paying for contracts to do just that.

Next Action It is not clear what time those interruptions are occurring and if there are better times of day for me to focus. Allowing for the knowledge i have in myself that my focus is better in the morning but in the afternoon I prefer to admin and paperwork I do not know if all the work I am doing is occurring in the morning and my clients are interrupting me . The experiment needs a pivot in which I track the frequency of interruptions within a timeframe. The purpose is to discover if there are better times of the day for me focus and other times in which I can allow/expect to have my focus broken. I will process my feeling over this outcome and consider how to framework a new experiment to track they When and the Why .. for now this experiment data is available below

I used the Tiny Experiment ( @neuranne.bsky.social ) format to observe 14 days of my week to discover if my gut feeling about interruptions was valid. Conclusion : it was .

Details in the alts.

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I tried a tiny experiment— I will use a handwriting-to-text app & dictation 7X.

As Anne-Laure says, “There’s no pressure, there’s no right, no wrong, there’s just doing it.”

can we use tiny experiments to learn more about ourselves?

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(An aside: I hadn't put a name to what I was doing until reading
@neuranne.bsky.social‬'s new book 'Tiny Experiments' in the last couple of weeks. I'd recommend it to anyone in a period of transition.)

Just finished Tiny Experiments by @neuranne.bsky.social and loved it! I've struggled with the expectation (societal? me? parental?) that I should be excellent at one thing or that I should focus on my career, especially post university. But there are there are so many things in life to try.

Tiny Experiments: A Review and Interview with Anne-Laure Le Cunff by LA Bourgeois · Writer's Fun Zone Discover how Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s Tiny Experiments inspires creatives to grow through curiosity, small steps, and reflection.

I got to have a lovely email conversation with @neuranne.bsky.social of Ness Labs about her new book, Tiny Experiments. Click through to read the review and Q&A shared by Writers Fun Zone! Thanks @bethbarany.bsky.social!

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A book, highlighting marker, pen, and coffee cup,

Finished, the bonus content is golden, @neuranne.bsky.social

YouTube video by Big Think Anne-Laure Le Cunff: The 3 cognitive scripts that rule over your life | Full Interview

Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@neuranne.bsky.social), always a good listen www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubMg...

Ever grab a productivity book with high hopes... only to put it down because the "system" is just too much? That's exactly why I'm such a fan of Tiny Experim... The Most Important Productivity Book Ever Written?

I loved @neuranne.bsky.social's‬ book so much I made a YouTube video about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWc...

THE EXPERIMENT : In writing morning pages and skirting around the topic of why I struggle to block out time for me; and to actively guard time in the day for activities or updates that are important to me I came to a realisation. I resent my calendar. Its a useful tool for scheduling and reminders but what it became is in some parts Demand Avoidance ( ADHD classic ) and in other parts resentment because I felt the universe would conspire to rob me of my plans. The learning I have taken from Tiny Experiments has been to be “curious” about what stopped me blocking out time actively and then listened to all the judgement, critics, blurts, and general down on myself and woe is me. Okay I said but the calendar isnt doing that to me , the calendar is just a framework a space in time. What if I just looked at it, didnt do or try to do anything to it , just observed the meetings I have agreed to , the notes others have added by way of emails and what if I just look at it and … Look Up. This is not really about the calendar its about me seeing my day in advance and not being overwhelmed. its about allowing me to experience interruptions and maybe note them down more clearly. its about saying life is busy , but I can still be in control of how I react. Shall we see what becomes by next week ?

Some of you may be aware ive been a big fan of "Tiny Experiments" by @neuranne.bsky.social I decided to join the Ness Labs community and this week I completed my next tiny experiment ( details in the ALT)

The hidden cost of chasing clarity Uncertainty can trigger stress responses that make quick clarity feel rewarding, even when it doesn't align with your goals and values.

Uncertainty and
anxiety-driven clarity vs.
curiosity-driven clarity – emergent, sustainable clarity
—from @neuranne.bsky.social
in @bigthink.com Smarter, Faster
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#neuroscience #psychology

Thanks so much, I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!

A drink next to a book.

Sun’s out as am I, current book is by the talented @neuranne.bsky.social

Thinking Out Loud: How to Use Your Voice in Knowledge Work Used well, thinking out loud can sharpen how we work and how we think. By speaking and using our voice, knowledge workers can improve clarity, creativity, and decision-making.

I already loved #dictation. Especially when it comes to #brainstorming ideas or working thru complex issues.

Had zero clue this passion was scientifically backed. Thanks to @neuranne.bsky.social for her inspiring newsletter entry today.

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#blog #newsletter #tips

Our response to uncertainty is often stress, as if responding to physical danger.

Viewing the unexpected and unknown through a curiosity lens—an opportunity for discovery—helps us avoid stress and anxiety, and promotes neuroplasticity, argues @neuranne.bsky.social:

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff alias @neuranne.bsky.social je renomovaná neurovědkyně, která se po úspěšné kariéře manažerky v Googlu rozhodla vrátit na akademickou půdu – a navíc i přehodnotit, co vlastně znamená být úspěšný.

No a její kniha? Ta už v pondělí jde do tisku!
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“We rely on deeply ingrained ‘cognitive scripts’ not just for daily routines but for shaping our careers, relationships, and identities.” @neuranne.bsky.social shows why three of them—Sequel, Crowd Pleaser, and Epic—can become too dominant, and what to do about this: buff.ly/MnsY0VB

Why are we overwhelmed and what can we do about it? @neuranne.bsky.social

Why uncertainty causes more stress than pain @neuranne.bsky.social

This week , mostly due to approaching things with tiny experiments ( thanks @neuranne.bsky.social ) I have been getting back to updating and looking at my own blog ( knowledgeniches.com ) im approaching it from first principles in learning. What I am also doing is making strong use of our tools

Creating Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff | SXSW EDU 2025 Rewind Anne-Laure Le Cunff discussed the experimental cycle, finding success in productive failure, and rediscovering curiosity in her Keynote at SXSW EDU 2025.

#SXSWEDU 2025 kicked off with a Keynote that encouraged us to reach out of our comfort zones. @neuranne.bsky.social ranne and Vanessa Van Edwards discussed the experimental cycle, finding success in productive failure, and rediscovering curiosity.

Dive in: www.sxswedu.com/news/2025/cr...

Building an antilibrary: the power of unread books Unread books are as powerful as the ones we read. An antilibrary is a private collection of unread books capturing the vastness of the unknown.

I tell EVERYONE who angsts (as we all do!) about a languishing TBR to read @neuranne.bsky.social's essay about Antilibraries and Tsundoku (積ん読): nesslabs.com/antilibrary

Why more information isn't always better @neuranne.bsky.social

Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Ness Labs A transformative guide to rethinking your approach to goals and life itself from neuroscientist and creator of the Ness Labs newsletter.

I am still reading this book by @neuranne.bsky.social, but it changed already so much in my life 🤯
Highly recommended.

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Thank you so much, both! I'm so glad you're enjoying the read/listen.

Tiny experiments by Anne Luerre le Cunff

Just finished this rather excellent book 'Tiny Experiments' by @neuranne.bsky.social . I have a lot to say and those whoveet.me know I have been talking about it . Short comment is , read it

Thank you so much for having me and for engaging with my work so thoughtfully, Kelly! This was one of my favorite podcast conversations. You’re truly an amazing human being.

Thank you Anne-Laure LeCunff @neuranne.bsky.social for your words of wisdom today in our conversation.

You gave me courage and grace.
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Folks, if you are a perfectionist or adverse to goal setting, but have ambition and endless curiosity, I can’t recommend enough her book Tiny Experiments.

I’m so excited about our conversation! 💛

Book cover of Tiny Experiments: how to live freely in a goal-obsessed world

I’m excited to record my May episode of Humans on the Verge with @neuranne.bsky.social tomorrow.

Her book Tiny Experiments is mind opening and such a gift of self-love.

Haha I know how difficult some experiments can be especially the first few days - I love that you kept it tiny. 8 days to go, you got this!