Productivity

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If you want to do the right things around initiative, outcomes, having an organization and team that evolves every single day, the challenge is very simple. Read More

Health

Turns out workers who binge-watch TV might have higher levels of job stress, anxiety, and depression Kyle Schnitzer

The study, conducted by researchers from SimplyHired, surveyed over 1,000 current employees to examine how they relax after work and cope with the demands of the workplace. Read More

Productivity

6 underrated benefits of adult coloring books Lindsay Tigar

Available in every type of book, theme, and design, carving out even five minutes of your day to do nothing by stay-within-the-lines has numerous benefits for your happiness, mental state, and overall health. Read More

Productivity

How a paper planner can help you achieve your goal Emilie Aries

Any good planner should help you project out the actions you want to take both in achieving your professional goals and your personal goals. Read More

Productivity

10 lessons I’ve learned from beating procrastination 300 times Darius Foroux

When you consistently beat procrastination and achieve results, you no longer have to prove yourself with words. You don’t need to explain yourself. Read More

Health

It’s a long slow mental decline after you stop working, new study says Sheila McClear

The latest in a series of studies shows that you snooze, you lose: early retirement does nothing good for keeping your brain sharp. Read More

The Future of Work

Here’s the latest argument for the 4-day workweek Kyle Schnitzer

Microsoft Japan recently tested a four-day workweek for an entire month to its 2,300 employees and said it saw nearly a 40% jump in productivity, according to the company. Read More

Productivity

Turns out eating lunch alone actually has some major career benefits Kyle Schnitzer

In short, it’s OK to sit alone and eat at your desk. Like anything else, there’s no perfect way to approaching how you spend your lunch. Read More

Productivity

Use this technique to get yourself productive right after waking up Melissa Chu

You’ve just seen me use three examples of the “page-turner” technique to productivity. Now it’s time for you to put this technique to practice. Read More

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