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Health isn’t just about fitness, it’s also about your relationships — with yourself and the people around you — your mental wellbeing and your lifestyle. Read More

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4 executives on how a sabbatical changed their career Lindsay Tigar

If you are looking for an excuse to institute this policy where you work, or you’re considering asking for a sabbatical, here’s what these leaders learned by checking out: … Read More

How To

Connecting your work tasks to meaning Leo Babauta

Not everyone has the luxury of doing meaningful work — maybe you have to work at a fast-food restaurant just to buy groceries, for example. I get that. 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

Office Life

Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is making a very compelling case for paternity leave CW Headley

Globally, only 26% of employers encourage fathers to take time off after having a baby, and the US is the only developed nation without actual legislation concerning the matter. 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

Office Life

Gen Z has the worst work-life balance, and they’ve only started in the workforce Sheila McClear

Priceline’s Work Life Balance report reveals that Americans continue to struggle with taking all of their allotted vacation days off, feel guilty taking time away from work, and constantly come up with reasons to be “busy” so they can’t leave town. Read More

Job Search

The impact working remotely has on workers, employers, and the economy Kyle Schnitzer

A new study found that remote workers have boosted productivity and a ton more free time each year thanks to working from home. Read More

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