Relationships help you in good times and bad times A strong social network of close relationships is key to well-being regardless of your life situation, as numerous longitudinal studies and other research have shown. Strengthen your social ties by "replacing screen time with people time or livening up a stale relationship by doing something new together," said Robert Waldinger, head of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, in a 2015 TEDx talk. Full Story: Psychology Today (8/9)
An effective morning ritual is important, because it can influence how your day unfolds. Here are nine suggestions to revamp your morning routine, ranging from exercising to making your bed. Full Story: Entrepreneur (8/10)
Poll
Do you watch Ted Talks?
Yes, love them
20.69%
Watched a few
50.00%
Never have
29.31%
The Landscape
Facebook pushes back US office returns to Jan. 2022 Facebook has pushed back its return date for US office workers from October to January next year, citing concerns over the delta variant and following similar moves by Amazon and Lyft. "Data, not dates, is what drives our approach for returning to the office," a company statement said. Full Story: CNBC (8/12),CNN (8/12)
Leaders with impulse control can avoid rash judgments and conflict-escalating behaviors because they understand the power of a pause, writes Sudheesh Nair, CEO of ThoughtSpot. "Taking the time to understand intent and be charitable in our interpretation of what others are saying will be central to maintaining productive and positive relationships," Nair writes. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (8/12)
Balancing Yourself
Cigna unveils voice-driven stress test Cigna has unveiled StressWaves, a digital tool that analyzes voice patterns and acoustics to determine a person's stress level and warn them of its potential effects. The online tool, the world's first voice-driven stress test, was co-developed with Ellipsis Health. Full Story: Becker's Hospital Review (8/12)
The Water Cooler
New carnivorous plant identified A new insect-eating plant has been discovered along the Pacific coast and will be described in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Triantha occidentalis grows in bright, boggy spots up the coast from California to Alaska and is unusual because it ensnares its tiny prey close to its flowers, which other larger insects pollinate. Full Story: CNN (8/10)
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