Two takeaways: Edmundson argues that the images & experiences we covet and associate with total happiness– say, a tropical beach, a music festival, or laying in a shaded hammock with a bo…[...]
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A 60-Year Study of 800,000 Workers Just Found the Number 1 Cause of Burnout—Here’s What to Do About It
Six takeaways: A recent study pooled six decades of research covering nearly 800,000 workers. Its conclusion: role ambiguity— a lack of clarity regarding what’s expected of you— is the …[...]
Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
Takeaways: Zomorodi begins with the surprising physiology of multitasking. Every time you switch tasks, your brain burns glucose and the oxygen needed to process it, leaving behind CO2 that b…
Six Ways to Start Early and Lift Your Mood
Six takeaways: Brooks begins with a discussion of the scientific phenomenon of “affect,” the intensity of a person’s positive and negative moods, which he explains don’&hell[...]