Mental Health

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Americans are really, really unhappy right now Kyle Schnitzer

A new poll from NORC at the University of Chicago found that only 14% of people said they felt very happy, which was an all-time low since the ongoing project started since 1972. Read More

Health

Scientists can now scan your brain to see if you’re lonely John Anderer

A new study from Dartmouth College has uncovered a novel way for modern science to detect loneliness in patients using nothing more than a brain scan. Read More

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Can you take a mental health day if you’re working from home? This is what the experts say Rachel Weingarten

You can help yourself feel empowered by aligning on monthly or weekly deliverables with your manager and by setting expectations for how many days of PTO per month are appropriate during this period. Have the conversation on your workload and time off monthly. Read More

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10 executives on how they’ve set work life balance boundaries during COVID-19 Lindsay Tigar

As we approach 100 days (or more) working from home, it’s essential to reassess your boundaries and determining what changes can be made for your mental health and productivity. Here, 10 professionals share what’s been effective for them during this crazy time: … Read More

How To

7 things you should do before bed to have a productive morning Dara Pollak

These are just a few things you can do to ensure you set yourself up for a good night’s sleep to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Even if the day is sitting at home and taking a bunch of zoom calls. Read More

Health

Here’s what happened when I tracked my sleep for one month Hilary Sheinbaum

To get a better perspective of how much downtime I really need to do my best work, I decided to wear a lightweight WHOOP strap around my left wrist for a month. Read More

Advice

5 cold hard truths on how to become a highly confident person Christopher D. Connors

Confidence is desired in all kinds of relationships, and it’s the ingredient that colors our view of ourselves, as well as how we are perceived by society. Read More

Health

These 2 mistakes make online health information appear untrustworthy John Anderer

The internet is filled with vast amounts of information, even on health — these are the 2 mistakes that make online health information appear untrustworthy. Read More

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