Not to use the phrase “silver lining,” but some people have used the pandemic to make their lives better, reducing stress and anxiety through healthy routines.
In honour of World Kindness Day, an entertaining examination of super-altruism from Dr. Laurie Santos.
The American Psychological Association found that 68% of Americans are stressed out about the election, up from 52% in 2016. (Canadians are stressed out too!) Here are some excellent de-stressing tips such as the lion’s breath, the ex test, and the hanger trick. …see more
"I feel so healthy and I have more energy--I'm so happy!" For women who venture to Kandahar's health club, exercise is an act of defiance.
📞Nobody answers their phone these days. Bob Wilson wakes up his neighbour, and fellow Nobel Prize in Economics winner Paul Milgrom, to give him the good news via security camera.
Let’s play match the CEO to the yearbook photo! Among the squares you’ll find: Mark Cuban, Steve Ballmer, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs. and Bill Gates... …see more
"Suddenly it's not about who talks the most..." New research discovers that the best virtual leaders are not necessarily the same people who emerge as leaders in face-to-face interactions. https://lnkd.in/eVTkDV9 ] …see more
Your beloved will surely be speechless when you rent the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile for your marriage proposal...if you can “mustard up the courage.” 😂
Although you could argue that WFH has been good for Netflix, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings doesn’t like WFH.
Studies have shown that obese people don’t get the same protective benefits from vaccines as non-obese people. At the other end of the spectrum, athletes appear to get a bigger immunity boost from vaccines than their sedentary counterparts.
The incredible story of New Zealand’s wizard proves that if you put your heart into it, you can be anything you decide to be. Dressing the part also helps.
Baddies love their baddie friends Even very baddie ones Policemen might arrest them But they'll still have their love A four-year-old poet has just landed a book deal. …see more
Today in Exercise is a Miracle Drug, we have GPLD1, the liver protein released in exercise that gives your brain a boost.
“This whole thing is a hell of a drug.” After a 75-day silent retreat, Daniel Thorson confronts a painful new reality.
If you want your reading to be productive, you won’t find a better list of productivity books than this.
“The nose is more closely connected to the genitals than any other organ.” Now that I have your attention, please read this fascinating article on the lost art of breathing.
Are you missing your commute? If so, you might want to replace it with a ritual that helps you transition between your home and work lives.
This week, we've devoted the entire 5-Minute Recharge newsletter to the evidence-based strategies Michael Phelps uses to deal with the significant mental health challenges he has faced under quarantine.
What is the fastest growing retail brand? Hint: 🇨🇦. Canada also has representation among the fastest declining brands.
“Let’s unpack that idea, wipe it down, and burn the box it came in.” This list of quarantine-modified corporate jargon is a hoot!