There seems to be a sense of guilt associated with being bored. We’ve come to believe that we’re only productive if our minds are actively occupied. But Manoush Zomorodi, the host of TED Radio Hour says boredom stimulates our minds in a very important way. When we do things that don’t require intense thought, like folding laundry […]
Read More →Tony Crabbe, author of “Busy: How to Thrive In A World of Too Much” and frequent contributor to the Oprah Winfrey Network, reminds us why downtime is so important. Yet, some find having downtime difficult because, as he says, we’re the first generation of people who are always switched on. Science shows that our brains need […]
Read More →Are you addicted to your devices? Never without them? Do you respond reflexively to every beep, buzz and ding? Researchers at Australia’s James Cook University recently noted the rising market for digital-device free holidays. So, if you’re fatigued by technology’s ever-present intrusion into your life, take a digital-free vacation or staycation. This expanding approach is […]
Read More → Unplugging Is Not A Luxury, It’s A Business Necessity Whenever your weekend takes place, be it Saturday and Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, etc., what’s most important is to use that time to rejuvenate. Here’s how James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp.com, told Oprah.com he uses his weekend time. He stops spinning. Follow his example by […]
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