By now, you may agree with the research about how taking breaks helps you to reduce stress and be more productive. However, you can still wind up reaching the end of your day and realizing that you forgot about the downtime. Granted, it’s difficult to step away if you're performing surgery or putting out house fires. However, most of us have some leeway to catch our breath … [Read more...] about Learn How You Can Take More Breaks and Make Them More Effective
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Generosity Pays: The Rewards of Generous Behavior
We admire generous people. Fortunately, anyone can be generous. It’s not necessary to be wealthy, talented, skilled, attractive, or even likable to be generous. Anyone has the ability to give something to others, even if it’s just a shoulder to cry on. What you might not realize is how much you gain by being generous to others. You’re not just helping someone else. You’re … [Read more...] about Generosity Pays: The Rewards of Generous Behavior
The Surprising Truth about Exercise and Your Phone
You probably think you’d exercise more if you could find the time. For years, even experts believed that busy schedules were a major obstacle. However, a recent study discovered that the average adult has at least 5 hours of free time each day that they could be spending exercising instead of perusing their phone. Maybe you think you're an exception because you have small … [Read more...] about The Surprising Truth about Exercise and Your Phone
The Easy Way to Build Good Habits
With the right habits, you can be a millionaire, have a perfect set of abs, and have the relationship of your dreams. Just think about that for a moment. Effective habits are the key to accomplishing anything. Motivation is largely irrelevant when it comes to habits. You don’t have to be motivated to brush your teeth - you just do it without fighting with … [Read more...] about The Easy Way to Build Good Habits
Are You Wasting Your Life? Look for These 8 Signs
What image do you have in your mind when you think of someone wasting their life? You probably think of someone very underemployed, living in their parent’s basement, and playing video games. However, even very successful people can be guilty of wasting their lives. If you spend the majority of your day doing something you’d rather not do, you’re wasting your life. Ideally, … [Read more...] about Are You Wasting Your Life? Look for These 8 Signs