This is one of the best parts of our day right now. Here are ten good news stories we’ve seen about the outbreak . . . 1. A fifth-grade teacher in El Paso spent her weekend driving to students’ homes, just to hold up a sign and say hi from her car. 2. A couple in Arkansas who’ve waited years to have a baby had to cancel their gender reveal party. So their friends improvised. After the couple revealed they’re having a girl, people held a DRIVE-BY party with pink…
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Workaholics - Don't Forget Your Partner!
Workaholics… If you need to choose between working late or spending time with your partner: Choose your partner! That’s the conclusion of research from the London School of Economics. They asked over 200-thousand people around the world about the things that made them happy – and unhappy. And when it came to money: Having a job made people happy. But how much they earned didn’t. Even when someone’s salary was doubled, it only increased happiness by a fraction. So what really moved people’s happiness meter? Being in a good relationship.…
Being Mindful Is Good For The Soul
Research from Brown University shows being mindful is good for the soul. It also calms our mind and boosts our heart health by lowering pulse and blood pressure. Well, The New York Times regularly posts little mindfulness instructions – and one is how to be mindful with your PHONE. It comes from Bill Duane, a Google executive and meditation teacher who oversees the company’s wellbeing and performance-learning programs. He asks, “How often do you impulsively reach for your phone?” Duane says our phones are like a huge magnet that unconsciously…
The Benefits Of Shaking Up Your Schedule
Want to be happier, healthier and more productive? Shake up your schedule! Because our body is primed for different functions at various times of day. And knowing WHEN to do certain things can make a measurable difference. So try these tips from circadian rhythm expert Dr. Michael Smolensky: First: Eat breakfast within 90 minutes of waking up. Dr. Smolensky says a healthy breakfast boosts energy and metabolism. Your best bet: 300 calories of complex carbs and lean protein, like eggs with vegetables. Next: Want to cheat on your diet? Do…