What happens when people find a wallet with money in it? BY JILL SUTTIE | AUGUST 13, 2019 Imagine you lost your wallet on the street. Do you think the person who found it would try to return it to you or just keep the money for themselves? If you’re like most (or if you’re… Continue reading Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
Women tend to have more sleep problems than men, but there are ways to get a better night’s rest. BY JILL SUTTIE | AUGUST 12, 2019 A lot of my women friends have trouble sleeping. For some, it started when they had their first child, and constant night feedings threw their sleep patterns out of… Continue reading Five tips for women who have trouble sleeping
The latest research on well-being at work can help your organization thrive. BY ELISE PROULX | AUGUST 6, 2019 Most of us spend the lion’s share of our waking hours focusing on work. If we’re not at work, we’re thinking about it. We rush off to answer emails after the kids are in bed. Some… Continue reading Five Ways for Workplaces to Support Employee Happiness
If you’re looking for signs that a married couple is about to split, “not talking” is a better indicator than “fighting a lot.” The same is true at work. Disagreements can actually be productive, whereas fear of conflict and a “culture of silence” can eat away at your company. Unfortunately, says Shane Snow, author of… Continue reading Disagree Productively at Work
Anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of Americans feel lonely much of the time, writes Kasley Killam in Scientific American. This puts them at risk for developing a range of physical and mental ailments, from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes to cognitive decline and depression. Loneliness is a public health problem, but at the individual… Continue reading An antidote for loneliness!
Kate Gregorevic 20:18, Apr 11 2019 Have you ever noticed that everything is better after a good night’s sleep? In his excellent book, Why We Sleep, neuroscientist Professor Matthew Walker writes: “Sleep is the bedrock of health, on which exercise and nutrition sit.” Adequate sleep is crucial for almost every bodily, psychological and cognitive function, and yet a… Continue reading A doctor explains why your brain needs sleep
