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Quote of the day
We need a few trusted naysayers in our lives, critics who are willing to puncture our protective bubble of self-justifications and yank us back to reality if we veer too far off. This is especially important for people in positions of power.
~CAROL TAVRIS, author of Mistakes were made (but not by me)
SELF-IMPROVEMENT
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THE BRAIN
Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime, Scientific American | Tweet
Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.
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LEARNING
Testing yourself on the material you’re trying to learn is more effective than studying and re-studying that material.
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EXERCISE
Nine Quiet Exercises You Can Do In Your Hotel Room Without Any Equipment, Lifehacker | Tweet
Travel can take a toll on you mentally and physically, especially when you skip out on your normal exercise routine. If your hotel doesn’t have a gym, these simple exercises require no equipment, and are quiet enough to do in any hotel room.
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RELATIONSHIPS
- Science says lasting relationships come down to 2 basic traits, Business Insider | Tweet
In most marriages, levels of satisfaction drop dramatically within the first few years together.
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MANAGEMENT
- 3 Timeless rules for making tough decisions, Harvard Business Review | Tweet
I perused the restaurant menu for several minutes, struggling with indecision, each item tempting me in a different way. Maybe I should order them all . . . Is this a silly decision not deserving deliberation? Maybe. But I bet you’ve been there. If not about food, then about something else.
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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
To preserve our belief that we are good people
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TIME MANAGEMENT
This incredible simple time-management system changed my workday.
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BUSINESS
- Can Airlines Make Money?, Priceonomics | Tweet
Few industries are as hated as America’s airlines. In market research, airlines regularly rank among the most despised industries. A 2014 survey found that Americans hold airlines in only slightly more esteem than cable companies, and they regard insurance companies more favorably than airlines.
