Shared Links (bi-weekly) Aug. 9, 2026
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Worth Reading – It’s Not Just the Tech: The Hidden Cognitive Load of the Physical Workplace
That’s an extreme example, but this article makes the more obvious one: working in an office comes with its own cognitive load, especially if it’s an open floor plan, because you are forced to navigate noise and other people all day long. I’ve been trying to tell people for years that when I do visit one of our offices as a remote worker, those days are exhausting for me, because it’s the extra cognitive load of getting there, navigating the space and the other people, the noise, etc.
It adds up, and it can contribute to burnout.
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Shared Links (bi-weekly) July 26, 2026
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Worth Reading – Corporate America spends billions on mental health services. 97% never use it.
The combination of the stigma of calling in the first place, along with a program that doesn’t meet the needs, means 97% of people won’t bother with it. We should be looking at alternatives, for sure.
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Worth Reading – AI has made work almost endless, but it doesn’t have to be this way
e aren’t disciplined enough to stop ourselves, especially when the culture rewards those who don’t. In my opinion, that’s what most organizations get wrong: they talk about not burning out, not working too many hours, and maybe they even understand the negative impacts on work quality that come from overwork.
But who gets the kudos during team meetings or all-hands meetings? It’s not the ones setting boundaries to protect their mental health. It’s the ones who work all the time.
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Shared Links (bi-weekly) July 12, 2026
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