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☆ You don't have to get things done quickly to get ahead—here's what to prioritize instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you think of productivity as your ability to get things done quickly, you might be going about it wrong. Being the first to raise your hand isn't the only way to succeedThe key is understanding how to solve problems for your boss, Newport says. They want that stress to go away," Newport says. There are two main ways to remove this stress for your boss, Newport says. However, "the other way you can take the stress away right away is that you're super organized," he adds.

Persons: Cal Newport, it's Organizations: Georgetown University Locations: Newport

☆ My youngest asked if I was sad there were no more teenagers in our house. Honestly, I'm not.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Leonie Jarrett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new phase of parenting has started — parenting adults, three of whom still live at home. I'm not sure I'm sadI was sad when the kids hit other milestones. I had children at home, children at kindergarten, children at primary school, children at secondary school, children at play dates, and children at activities. Even so, having four children grow into adults in your house is a lot. I want to enjoy them nowSo, am I sad I don't have teenagers in the house anymore?

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☆ Want to boost your productivity? Hit the movies during work, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

At least, that's one productivity tip from Cal Newport, a Georgetown University professor and author of "Slow Productivity." Newport's latest book aims to help people eliminate what he calls "pseudo productivity," or the performance of busyness, and to replace that effort with outcomes-based work. "What matters is, what are you producing over time, and how good is the stuff you're producing?" The basic principles of switching to slow productivity are to do fewer things, work at a natural pace and obsess over quality. You could also try working in cycles.

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☆ King Charles to Return to Public Duties, Reassuring Anxious Royal Watchers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Mark Landler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

King Charles III will return to public duties next week, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday, an encouraging sign of his recovery, nearly three months after he disclosed that he had cancer, and a palpable relief to a country anxious about another wrenching change in the British monarchy. Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will mark his return with a visit to a cancer center on Tuesday, where they will meet with patients and staff, the palace said. Yet in the opaque world of the royal family, the busyness of a monarch’s calendar is often the best clue to his well-being. The news offers a ray of hope for a royal family that has been shadowed by health concerns since the beginning of the year. She has been out of the public eye since she was hospitalized in January, igniting a storm of often spurious rumors about her condition.

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☆ I deleted my email app. My mental health, free time, and productivity skyrocketed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Katie Lemon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've deleted social media apps from my phone, but was still hooked to my email app. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But as a self-employed writer, there's one app that's haunted me far more than social media: my email app. It had never occurred to me: you could just... delete your email app? My email app had become a facade of busyness and efficiency.

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☆ I got a $40K raise using this 30-second strategy. It made me realize loud work, not hard work, always wins.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Avni Barman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

She explains the 'lazy girl strategy' that got her a $40,000 raise. It wasn't because I was the hardest worker or an exceptional employee, but because I employed what some call the "lazy girl strategy." This "lazy girl strategy" is really just about being proactive about sharing my work successes in an efficient way. AdvertisementThe "lazy girl strategy" isn't actually lazy or just for womenHow you package and present your work to leadership when seeking a promotion is as important as the work itself, and the "lazy girl strategy" can help you efficiently do so. But in the meantime, the "lazy girl strategy" helped me get a $40,000 raise, and perhaps it could help you too.

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☆ I was a stressed-out, type-A college student. My study abroad experience in Argentina helped me become less anxious.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( India Amos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementWhile pursuing a double major in undergrad at a small liberal arts college in Ohio, I was given an incredible opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a low-income, first-generation college student from West Virginia, this felt like an unparalleled opportunity to see the world. In Argentina, 'busy culture' doesn't existIn the US, many of us are conditioned to stay busy from an early age. During my months in Buenos Aires, almost nothing happened when it was scheduled to occur. As a student in Buenos Aires, I learned I didn't have to tackle my problems with an American perspective.

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☆ The Very Busy Writer Telling Everyone to Slow Down
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Jennifer Szalai | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

SLOW PRODUCTIVITY: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, by Cal NewportAbout halfway through his new book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout,” Cal Newport presents the example of Galileo, whose summertime visits to a villa near Padua gave him a chance to rest and reflect between scientific pursuits. “Once there,” Newport writes, “he would take long walks in the hills and enjoy sleeping in a room ingeniously air-conditioned by a series of ducts that carried in cool air from a nearby cave system.”But that “ingeniously air-conditioned” room also happened to be deadly. The glancing footnote about Galileo’s ailment gestures at something profoundly connected to Newport’s subject: the tension between contingency and control, and the specter of mortality that looms over our preoccupation with productivity and time. But Newport, who writes that the idea for this book came to him during the pandemic, isn’t inclined to explore anything so complicated. For his purposes, Galileo is just another input — an exemplar like any other.

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☆ Harvard psychology expert: 5 signs you’re dealing with toxic productivity—and what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Natalie Christine Dattilo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As an instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and a therapist who treats anxiety and depression, I've encountered plenty of people who exhibit these and other signs of toxic productivity. What is toxic productivity? Productivity becomes toxic when you feel pressure to be productive at all times and prioritize your perpetual to-do list at the expense of your well-being. Here are five signs you've fallen into the toxic productivity trap — and what to do about it:1. For example, I might say, "Natalie, you're doing great today!"

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☆ We lost our daughter when she was 15 months old. Turning her ashes into stones helped with our grief.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kaylee Massey's youngest daughter Poppy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at nine months old. Poppy died at 15 months old after being admitted into the hospital for an infection. After the funeral, Kaylee and her husband Jake decided to turn Poppy's ashes into stones that they could keep at home. Poppy's ashes produced about 12 small white stones with yellow specks. Kaylee MasseyWhat surprised us was how few stones there were: Poppy's ashes produced about 12 stones of varying sizes, and they were all quite small.

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☆ I have chronic fatigue syndrome. These are my top self-care tips to have more energy and feel less exhausted.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Amy Arthur | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

At age 15, I developed chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme exhaustion, pain, cognitive issues, and more. Living with limited energy for so long has taught me a thing or two about managing fatigue. Choose rest activities that allow you to recoup some of the energy you've used. In each meal the largest food group should be vegetables, and leafy greens like kale or spinach are best for supporting your cognitive energy. I've lived nearly half my life with chronic fatigue syndrome, and I've realized that while it's important to protect your energy, don't hoard it.

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☆ I moved from NYC to live in a Hawaiian penthouse with 19 strangers. Co-living helped me form adult friendships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Kaitlyn Cheung | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After six months of living in NYC, the winter blues finally caught up to me and I began to seek a different way of living. I stumbled upon Surfbreak HNL, a penthouse where co-living and coworking come together for digital nomads. From application to move-in, I didn't know what to expectThe Surfbreak rooms vary in size. I loved connecting with my fellow residents, who were remarkably openI formed lifelong friendships while living in Hawaii. Although I no longer live in the house, I still have a friend group from when I did.

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☆ I moved into a penthouse in Hawaii with 19 strangers. Co-living helped me form friendships as an adult.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Kaitlyn Cheung | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After six months of living in NYC, the winter blues finally caught up to me and I began to seek a different way of living. I stumbled upon Surfbreak HNL, a penthouse where co-living and coworking come together for digital nomads. From application to move-in, I didn't know what to expectThe Surfbreak rooms vary in size. I loved connecting with my fellow residents, who were remarkably openI formed lifelong friendships while living in Hawaii. After all, Hawaii has a rich heritage, and temporary residents are responsible for respecting and protecting it.

Persons: —, coworking, Kaitlyn Cheung, Surfbreak Organizations: Service, Business, Surfbreak HNL Locations: New York City, Honolulu, NYC, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

☆ Life on the road can be grueling for NBA players and staff. But Celtics center Al Horford says support from the league's Mind Health program is a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Brea Cubit | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

To help players, the Boston Celtics organization offers mental-health resources, Al Horford told BI. How the Celtics organization supports players' mental healthThis is a complicated, shared experience among frequent business travelers. The NBA's increased focus on mental healthKensa Gunter, the NBA's director of mind health since 2020, is helping lead this charge across the NBA's 30 teams. Those efforts evolved into the Mind Health program, which launched in 2018 and became an even more crucial resource in 2020, when the pandemic hit and social unrest swelled, Gunter added. "How do you help someone maintain their mental health while they're doing so much traveling and are away from their families?"

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☆ 95-year-old 'Ambassador to Loneliness': If the job that'll make you happy doesn't exist, create it
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

At 95, Dr. Ruth Westheimer is shifting gears from her lengthy, notable career as a sex expert and taking a chance on a new role. The only issue was that an ambassador position for loneliness didn't exist in New York, or any other state for that matter. DON'T MISS: How a job candidate so impressed the Daytime Emmys CEO, he created her a job: ‘We just absolutely loved her’"I still will talk about orgasms," Westheimer told The New York Times. Kathy Hochul to turn the ambassador position for loneliness into a reality, according to The New York Times. She called to ask me to serve as the very first Honorary Ambassador to Loneliness in the nation," Westheimer said.

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I have a separate short-term savings account that I automatically put $10 in every week for gifts. While I do buy some gifts closer to the holidays (especially for kids), I buy items on sale all year. This is where I keep a gift fund. I don't have a firm budget for how much I spend each month, but I typically pull from my gift fund or my splurge fund from such purchases. Plus, I've received sundry items for gifting, such as stuffed animals, treat bags, gift boxes, baskets, and stocking stuffers.

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☆ Google disables live traffic conditions on Maps and Waze in Israel and Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Melina Khan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google Maps app can be seen on a mobile phone. Google is disabling live traffic conditions in Israel and Gaza on its Maps and Waze apps, a spokesperson said Tuesday. "Anyone navigating to a specific place will still get routes and ETAs that take current traffic conditions into account." The spokesperson said Google is working with local authorities as part of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. Google similarly disabled Maps live traffic data in Ukraine last year at the start of the Russia-Ukraine War, according to Reuters.

Persons: Geektime Organizations: Google, Israel Defense Forces, Reuters Locations: Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia

☆ Google Maps and Waze suspend live traffic updates in Israel and Gaza in effort that could help prevent live-tracking troop movements
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google has suspended live traffic updates in Israel and Gaza amid the war. Google Maps also suspended live traffic updates in Ukraine in 2022 amid Russia's invasion. It turned off live traffic updates in Ukraine, reportedly because the apps were being used to track military movements. Google Maps' live traffic updates work by getting data from smartphones that have the app installed. Those in the area will still be able to use Google Maps and Waze to help with navigation.

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☆ Google Maps and Waze temporarily disable live traffic data in Israel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Google is temporarily disabling live traffic conditions on its mapping service apps, Google Maps and Waze, in Israel, the tech company confirmed Monday, as the country prepares for a potential ground invasion into Gaza. A Google spokesperson said the company consulted several sources that included regional and local authorities to make the assessment. However, Google did not say whether the tools would be disabled in Israel, Gaza or both. In Ukraine, Google temporarily disabled real-time vehicle data. Google Maps added that “anyone navigating to a specific place will still get routes and ETAs that take current traffic conditions into account.”Google acquired Israeli mapping service Waze in 2013 and merged both product teams in 2022.

Persons: Geektime Organizations: New, New York CNN, Google, Israel Defense Forces, CNN, Reuters Locations: New York, Israel, Gaza, ”, Russia, Ukraine

☆ Disney World and Disneyland raise prices for passes and tickets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's about to get a bit more expensive to experience the magic of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The parks are increasing a wide variety of prices for passes, effective immediately, including parking and annual passes. At Disneyland, that least expensive option will run you $104 — consistent since before the pandemic — and at Disney World it'll cost $109. At Disney World in Orlando, annual price passes jumped by nearly 10%, with the most expensive Incredi-Pass now selling for $1,449. Parking at the theme park will also rise by $5 to $30 total, but it's free for hotel guests.

Persons: Hopper Organizations: Walt Disney, Disney Locations: Anaheim , California, Orlando, Anaheim, California

☆ 'Boreout' is the opposite of burnout – but can be just as harmful for workers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Experts warn that boreout is "just as problematic" as burnout and can lead to quiet quitting. "Boreout is basically often the opposite extreme of burnout, but also can be just as problematic in terms of our work experience," Brodsky said in an interview with Insider. Boreout, when left untreated, can lead workers down the path to quiet quitting and disengagement. Monitoring employees leads to 'busyness theater'Some companies are keeping a closer eye on employees by using technology that monitors how much they're working. She explained it's a popular misconception that boreout comes from having inadequate work — workers can still get bored at companies where work piles up.

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☆ Stop trying to be happy. Instead, have more fun
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Jessica Dulong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Rucker's "The Fun Habit" offers practical tips and tools to encourage everyday acts of fun. CNN: What effect does nurturing a fun habit have on our lives? Because it’s human nature to quickly fill up any space we create, I suggest coming up with what I call a fun file — a robust list of fun activities you’d like to integrate into your days. Rucker: Fun is the antidote to life’s slings and arrows. CNN: How does journaling support building a fun habit?

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☆ Delta is making big changes to who can access its popular Sky Club airport lounges
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Some Medallion members can no longer access the lounge when traveling internationally in select cabins. According to Delta, starting January 1, only Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Medallion members can buy annual memberships to the Sky Club. Sky Club members flying on a basic economy ticket, as well as Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion Members flying internationally in Delta's Main Cabin or Comfort+ can no longer access the Sky Club, effective February 2. Access can be granted through other means, like having an eligible American Express credit card or a Club membership, according to Delta. These are huge changes for the airline, especially since anyone can currently purchase a Sky Club membership.

☆ This Is Your Brain on ‘Deep Reading.’ It’s Pretty Magnificent. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( The Ezra Klein Show | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +57 min

But if over time, we have begun to elaborate this brain so that it includes deep reading, the unnatural apex of the achievement of reading is what deep reading provides. And every time I get off of a plane, I say to myself, I’m going to do that more. I’m going to sit and I’m going to have quiet time with a book. I’m going to bring this to me in a second, so I’m not just putting this on little kids. maryanne wolfThe first thing I do is understand the purpose of whatever I’m reading.

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☆ These 3 habits are making you feel overly busy—and it's easy to unlearn them
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Dorie Clark, a leadership expert and former presidential campaign spokesperson, says lots of people are just looking at busyness the wrong way. When asked why they feel so overworked, most people cite external causes, like those incessant emails or constant Zoom calls. In a May TED Talk, Clark argued those are merely manifestations of busyness — not necessarily the root causes. Avoiding uncertaintyHuman brains are notoriously averse to ambiguity, and many of us use busywork as a way to avoid uncertainty, Clark said. And so we become busy ... so that we don't even have to ask the question," Clark said.

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