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The Simple Secret to Energized and Productive Mornings

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run or hot yoga class. At 6:30, I would stare at my computer screen for a while, unable to form words because my brain was still not functioning, and I would linger over making my to-do list for most of those early hours. I began setting my alarm earlier, often waking for a 5:30 a.m.

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The First Thing to Do After a Job Interview

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Even though you may have more phone or Zoom interviews during your current job search because of the pandemic, the basics of job searching remain the same: do your homework on an employer so you're prepared for an interview; dress appropriately; ask questions -- and always, always, always send a thank-you note.

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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Talks About the Art of Making Accommodations

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It was the middle of the middle class,” he says. At Brookwood, his art teachers regularly modified the curriculum to make classes more challenging for him. It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. As it turns out, his childhood was fairly simple. “It

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

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I needed something to do—a hobby—that would force me to put my phone down and redirect my attention and my thumbs. When I arrived at my beginner’s class in summer 2018 as an eager 32-year-old, I was the youngest stitcher by at least 20 years. We exchanged phone numbers and Instagram handles. Generation Zen. Spreading the Love.

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7 Self-Care Subscription Boxes That Can Help You Manage Stress

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for a monthly subscription Journaling and other forms of writing have proven benefits such as assisting in the reduction of stress , boosting your mood and improving memory. Silk and Sonder sends wellness planners and journaling exercises with guided audio reflections, plus access to a community app and virtual workshops and classes.

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Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise

Workplace Insight

Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. For many people, it is no longer enough to simply eat dinner, watch TV or maybe do an exercise class. Technology is contributing to a denser form of life. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier.

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How Sensory Design Can Create Efficient Workplaces

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However, after forming new habits and routines, people began to embrace the flexibility that working from home can offer. The study also revealed that noisy workplaces and mobile phones are to blame for most of the distractions. This article was written by Chip DeGrace and was originally published on Work Design Magazine.