With the ubiquity of computers and laptops in modern times, it can be easy to forget that there was once a time where everything was written by hand. And while word-processing computers have certainly made writing faster and more efficient, there are some special psychological … [Read more...] about How your mind benefits from writing by hand
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How to get better at managing your time
A new study out of the University of California, Irvine, found that the typical office worker is interrupted every three minutes and five seconds. The problem is that after a disruption, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track. We’re prone to … [Read more...] about How to get better at managing your time
Mental health: Learn the difference between ‘loneliness’ and ‘being alone’
For the past few years, we’ve been told that loneliness is a public health crisis, as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes each day. The messaging is that we’re people—people who need people—and spending too much time by ourselves is a major problem. Oh, but at the same time, … [Read more...] about Mental health: Learn the difference between ‘loneliness’ and ‘being alone’
You can now take Yale’s most popular class online for free
What is the most popular class at one of the world’s most prestigious schools? At Yale, the most popular course on campus is not in engineering or medicine, but psychology. Professor Laurie Santos’ “Psychology and the Good Life” course explores what it means to truly live a happy … [Read more...] about You can now take Yale’s most popular class online for free
Are you suffering from a burnout? Here are some tips to getting back on your game
With the chaotic rhythms that today’s society dances to, chances are you’ve heard of burnout – and you may have even experienced it. Caused by chronic work stress, it is a sensation usually related to the lack of energy one has towards a daily job or activity. Overall, a … [Read more...] about Are you suffering from a burnout? Here are some tips to getting back on your game
