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10 Bad Habits You Really Need to Break

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Using your phone, tablet or computer in bed. Most of our favorite evening devices—laptops, tablets and mobile phones—emit short-wavelength blue light brightly and right in your face. Checking your phone during a conversation. Nothing turns people off like a mid-conversation text message or even a quick glance at your phone.

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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A 2018 article published in the Labor Law Journal looked at the legal implications of working after-hours, discussing how smartphones give employees easy access to their work emails at all hours of the day. For many employees, the workday does not end when they leave the office,” the authors wrote. The breakdown of work-life balance.

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20 Simple and Real Ideas to Add to Your Self-Care Routine

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Worthwhile self-care requires a bit of a two-pronged approach: assessing your mental, emotional and physical health ( on a scale of 1 – 10, how am I doing? ) Don’t check your email or social media channels within one hour of waking. Set yourself a reminder on your phone (or Alexa device) saying, “You’re amazing!” – Pamela Sommers.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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A 2019 study of a Swiss population found that people who napped once or twice weekly had fewer cardiovascular issues. A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. Armed with the basics, I decided to nap at 2 p.m.

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The four day week and a case of less is more

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Between 2015-2019, Iceland ran two large-scale trials of a reduced working week of 35-36 hours with no reduction in pay. UK recruitment firm, MRL Consulting Group took a different approach, by closing its offices every Friday for a six-month trial in 2019. I usually find myself checking emails or returning calls. Global trials.

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Will Joining the 5 AM Club Change Your Life?

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and start cranking on those emails before any of your co-workers and competitors? because following Sharma’s plan means my phone stays in another room. No checking emails, tweets, Instagram or text messages. the phone and computer can wait until you’ve started your day in the right way. Exercise, reflect, grow.

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