What to we need to understand before we begin? Being a more positive person is a great ambition, because research has shown it produces health benefits mentally and physically as well as improving your work and family life. Psychology, for much of its existence, has studied what can go wrong with us mentally (the latest… Continue reading Want to be more positive?
A study done at the University of London found that constant emailing and text-messaging reduces mental capability by an average of ten points on an IQ test. It was five points for women, and fifteen points for men. This effect is similar to missing a night of sleep. For men, it’s around three times more… Continue reading Want to decrease your IQ by 15 points? Here’s how!
In our hyper-connected, 24/7 world, many of us are losing sleep — literally. Our own survey of more than 180 business leaders found that four out of 10 (43%) say they do not get enough sleep at least four nights a week. Such sleep deficiencies can undermine important forms of leadership behavior and eventually hurt financial… Continue reading There’s a Proven Link Between Effective Leadership and Getting Enough Sleep | Harvard Business Review
