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www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Career

A practical guide to finding motivation and new meaning in your work

Resist the temptation to tie up loose ends at the end of a workday to make your mornings more productive.
Rephrase negative self-talk to get motivated to do tasks you don't want to do. [ more ]
YourTango
4 months ago
Career

Man Criticized After Claiming Anyone Who Works From Home Has 'Unlimited Time Off'

The article discusses a man's claim that remote workers have it easy because they have flexibility and freedom to travel.
The man believes that remote workers have unlimited time off and can take vacations while still working. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Career

Work Is the New Doctor's Office

Your job can have a significant impact on your health, including mental health, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.
Work-related stress and long hours can contribute to chronic health conditions and reduce time for health-boosting activities. [ more ]
slate.com
4 months ago
Career

I Quit My Corporate Job to Become a Crossing Guard. It's Perfect.

Maintaining multiple jobs is common for those pursuing nonstandard creative careers in America.
The author struggles with balancing their full-time job, writing career, and mental health. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Career

Harriette Cole: I hurt my leg and have to stay home, and I can't stand it

Accept that you are not in control of the past, but focus on how you deal with the present.
Find something productive to do during your period of immobility to keep yourself occupied and raise your spirits.
Consider the decision between keeping your hobby stress-free or potentially making extra money by selling your jewelry. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Republicans Endorse Strawman Version Of Affirmative Action If It Means Clarence Thomas Is Okay - See Also

People from poor backgrounds can break the law
Trump's lawyers lack good arguments [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Biglaw Firm To Offer Reduced Work Schedule - With Reduced Pay, Of Course

Slaughter and May, a major law firm, has introduced a pilot program called 'Switch On/Off' that allows attorneys to reduce their hours for reduced compensation.
After a successful trial period, Slaughter and May has decided to make the program a permanent offering, allowing attorneys to have a better work-life balance. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Wellness

Exercise 'snacks' can have a life-changing impact - and you only need 20 seconds

Daily exercise snacks, consisting of 1-2 minutes of physical activity, can improve overall health.
Adding short bursts of high-intensity exercise into your daily routine can benefit people of all fitness levels. [ more ]
ABA Journal
9 months ago
Wellness

My career approach could have killed me

Work-life balance is important for overall health and well-being.
Small lifestyle changes can have a big impact on improving health. [ more ]
Medium
4 months ago
UX design

How inclusive design shaped me

Navigating work and life as a neurodivergent designer
In 2019, I reached the final year of juggling degree studies and various design jobs.
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Productivity

Working Long Hours Leads to Burnout: Time to Ditch the Hustle Culture | Entrepreneur

We often consider long hours to be a badge of honor in our fast-paced, achievement-oriented world.
The Conversation
4 months ago
Productivity

Switching off from work has never been harder, or more necessary. Here's how to do it

In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life.
Forbes
4 months ago
Education

50 Transferable Skills: Why Teachers Excel In The Tech Industry

Discrepancy between teacher qualifications and low salary leads to job dissatisfaction
Tech industry offers remote work flexibility and a better work-life balance for teachers [ more ]
Independent
4 months ago
Parenting

'My year of no-spending year taught me what's important - now I help others to manage their money'

In an effort to spend more time with her two children, Kel Galavan from Co Kildare embarked on a no-spend year in 2019 and saved over €27,000
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