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Your Office Is Tanking Your Brainpower. Here's the Science.

Your 2pm brain fog probably isn't a discipline problem. It's an environmental problem. Research shows that office temperature outside 20–24°C, CO2 above 1,000 ppm, open-plan noise, and poor lighting each independently reduce cognitive performance. Combined, they can cut your mental capacity significantly.
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The Truth Behind Why 6 Weeks of Rain Kills Your Productivity

Bad weather can impact your circadian rhythm, hormones, and focus— but complaining about it tanks your productivity more than the rain itself. Science-backed strategies to work with your body during bad weather.
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Give Your Resolutions Half a Chance

Stop starting habits on January 1st. Use your follicular phase (days 6-14) to launch new behaviors when estrogen boosts motivation and learning. Science-backed timing for habit success.
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Menopause at Work: Redefining Productivity, Energy, and Hormonal Health in Midlife

Partner Blog: Menopause typically hits during women's peak career years (45-55), yet 3 in 5 women report symptoms that negatively impact work performance. This isn't about capability declining—it's about hormones evolving. From managing brain fog and sleep disruption to requesting workplace accommodations, navigating menopause at work requires understanding your body's new rhythms and redefining productivity on your terms. The team from 3mbrace explain all.
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Daylight Saving Prep: Protecting Your Cycle Through Time Changes

The end of Daylight Saving Time disrupts your circadian rhythm — and your menstrual cycle. Learn how to reduce hormone swings, sleep disruptions, and cycle symptoms during the seasonal time change with light management strategies, cycle syncing, and the Phase app. Prepare now to protect your productivity and wellbeing.
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The 4-Day Work Week That Actually Works for Women

Discover why women thrive with 4-day work weeks. Women have shown that when they work can be even more important than where they work. Microsoft Japan saw 40% productivity gains. Learn how to work with your biology,. Women who work from home or have flexible positions often report increased well-being and efficiency when they not against it.
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A Quick History of Productivity (Spoiler: It’s a Boys’ Club)

Productivity has long been shaped by male-dominated systems, from the Industrial Revolution to modern-day hustle culture. But today, women are rewriting the narrative. This blog explores the evolution of productivity and highlights the women leading the change — prioritizing balance, boundaries, and creativity over burnout.
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Festive Syncing: How to Thrive this holiday season

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the festive season? Learn how to plan your holidays in sync with your menstrual cycle for less stress, more energy, and maximum joy. Discover practical tips for scheduling events, managing tasks, and embracing your body’s natural rhythms to make this Christmas your most balanced and fabulous yet!
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