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7 signs your commute to work is wearing you down Greg Katz

Those lost hours are more than just a waste of time, though. They may have a detrimental impact on your physical and emotional health, not to mention your productivity and your relationships. Read More

Smartphone separation anxiety: The science behind the panic Sophia Anderson

Although taking the time to reduce your dependency on your smartphone might be worthwhile, if you should ever be unfortunate to lose your phone, your separation anxiety will be much more manageable if it doesn’t feel like you have just lost one of your limbs. Read More

Stanford School of Business professor on ways mindfulness can make us sharper in the office Heleo Editors

Breathing techniques you can do anywhere to create a moment of mindfulness; the signs of an organization that cares deeply about their employees; and how to choose where to place your limited — and valuable — attention. Read More

The best LeBron James NBA Finals memes related to work Monica Torres

After Cleveland lost Game One of the NBA Finals due to a miscue by J.R. Smith, LeBron James’ visible frustration at Smith became our frustration to repurpose for anyone who has dealt with disappointment at work. Read More

Survey: Number of teens using Facebook plummets since 2015 Jane Burnett

Your teenager might ditch Facebook soon, if they haven’t already — recent research from the Pew Research Center found that 51% of Americans age 13 to 17 report using the platform, down from 71% in 2014-2015, when it was the most popular social media platform surveyed. So what has taken Facebook’s place? YouTube was the most popular … Read More

Doing this during your commute could add years to your life Meredith Lepore

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who walk faster have a 20% lower mortality risk compared to slower walkers. Read More

This tech company has the most burned out workers Meredith Lepore

Burnout at work is very common these days, but if you work at a tech company it seems to be amplified. And now we know which companies are emotionally exhausting their workers thanks to a new survey from workplace app Blind. The app asked its 11,487 users, many of whom work in Silicon Valley, if they were experiencing work burnout, and over half said yes. Read More

Avoid the burnout: 8 hobbies to reignite your creativity Ladders Contributor

From baking to ancestry, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite ways to invigorate your creativity no matter what your interests and skill set. Read More

How to request time off for a long honeymoon Lindsay Tigar

While you’d like to take off all of those months — paid — to plan your wedding, we’re not sure any employer would be up for this arrangement. Many, however, will consider an extended honeymoon. Read More

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