People's thinking is shaped by what they know, risk, timing, busyness and how much support they feel, but there are techniques for thinking creatively even with those influences, writes Jeffrey Phillips. "Could you put aside all of your 'but what about' statements and simply look at an opportunity or problem with a fresh perspective to get better thinking or ideas?" he writes.

Clothing retailer H&M is adding a free 24-hour suit rental service to help young men look professional for a job interview. The service launched in the UK this month and will be available in the US starting May 13.

West Virginia joins other states in offering an incentive to remote workers who relocate, with $12,000 to move to either Shepherdstown, Lewisburg or Morgantown. The incentive includes free access to outdoor recreation such as snow skiing and whitewater rafting as well as camping gear.

Time management skills have work benefits in terms of productivity and job satisfaction, but they have somewhat greater effects on overall feelings of well-being, according to a meta-analysis. "Though time management can make people’s lives better, it is not clear how easy it is for people to learn how to manage their time adequately," especially people without abundant resources, the authors write.

Many people who are lucky enough to live in places where vaccination rates are climbing seem to be displaying a certain glow lately. "Pandemic senioritis" resembles the aura of a high school senior, and many of the people with that extra spring in their step are senior citizens.