time blocking

A productivity method where specific blocks of time are scheduled for focused work on defined tasks.

Pomodoro Technique

A time management technique using short work intervals, usually 25 minutes, followed by brief breaks.

neurodivergent

A term describing people whose brain functions differ from what is considered typical, such as in ADHD, autism, or dyslexia.

Functional productivity

A sustainable approach to productivity that adapts to individual energy, focus, and mental health rather than aiming for constant output.

minimalism

A design philosophy focused on clarity, structure, hierarchy, and intentionality rather than just visual reduction.

Human-Computer Interaction

The field that studies how people interact with digital systems and how those systems should be designed.

attention economy

A system in which platforms compete to capture as much user attention as possible.

notification fatigue

The point where repeated alerts stop feeling meaningful and start blending into background noise.

digital well-being

A healthy relationship with technology that supports focus, balance, and mental health.

habituation

The process by which repeated exposure makes a behaviour feel automatic and harder to break.

FoMO

Fear of missing out; the anxiety that something important is happening elsewhere.