Ness Labs
by Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Mindful productivity and neuroscience-based strategies for creative work. Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores the science of learning, creativity, and mental health.
About Ness Labs
Ness Labs explores the intersection of neuroscience, productivity, and creativity. Anne-Laure Le Cunff translates academic research into practical strategies for mindful productivity and mental health. The newsletter challenges hustle culture with an evidence-based approach to sustainable creativity and learning.
What Makes This Newsletter Unique
Anne-Laure's unique position as both a neuroscience researcher and former Google employee gives her content scientific rigor and practical applicability. Ness Labs promotes 'mindful productivity' — working effectively without sacrificing mental health or burning out.
Who Should Subscribe?
Ness Labs is ideal for: - Knowledge workers seeking sustainable productivity - Creators interested in creativity science - Lifelong learners wanting evidence-based strategies - Anyone concerned about productivity and mental health - Readers tired of hustle culture If you want productivity advice grounded in neuroscience, Ness Labs delivers.
Content Format
The newsletter includes: - Neuroscience-based productivity strategies - Mental health and creativity insights - Learning techniques backed by research - Book and tool recommendations - Community highlights
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Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Neuroscience researcher writing
- Evidence-based approach
- Anti-hustle culture perspective
- Mental health focus
- Free newsletter is substantial
- Active community
Cons
- Some content requires membership
- Academic tone may not suit all
- Less tactical than some productivity content
- Smaller audience than mainstream newsletters
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anne-Laure Le Cunff?
Anne-Laure is a neuroscience researcher at King's College London and founder of Ness Labs. She previously worked at Google.
Is the Ness Labs newsletter free?
Yes, the weekly newsletter is free. Ness Labs membership provides access to community, courses, and additional content.
What is 'mindful productivity'?
Mindful productivity is Anne-Laure's approach to working effectively while maintaining mental health — productivity without burnout.
Is the content scientific?
Yes, Anne-Laure grounds her content in neuroscience research, making it more evidence-based than typical productivity advice.
What is the Ness Labs community?
The membership includes access to a community of mindful creators, plus courses and resources on neuroscience-based productivity.
About the Author: Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscience researcher at King's College London and the founder of Ness Labs. Previously, she worked at Google. Anne-Laure started Ness Labs to apply neuroscience research to everyday challenges of learning, creativity, and mental health. Her evidence-based approach has attracted a community of mindful creators and knowledge workers.
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