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Responding to your partner's bid to improve your relationship
Want a stronger, closer relationship with your partner? The secret lies in how you respond to their bids for emotional connection...
The physiological sigh to reduce stress-and anxiety
A 10-second breathing technique to inner calm Palms sweating, heart pounding, thoughts racing – stress ambushes you without...
Sleeping separately could save your marriage
Sharing a bed, fighting over covers, waking up to snoring – it’s long been seen as an unavoidable part of committed...
The 2-2-2 rule for a healthy long-term relationship
We all want relationships that can go the distance. But when bills, kids, and busy schedules conspire against us, how do we stop our...
The Monday Start Note productivity hack
I’ll admit it: I used to be a Monday morning train wreck. I’d arrive at the office groggy and disoriented, my brain...
Fall asleep with the boring book sleep hack
When sleep eludes you, it’s tempting to reach for your phone or turn on the TV. But these attention-grabbing devices often...
The 8/8/8 rule to avoid burnout
The 8/8/8 rule divides your day into equal thirds: 8 hours for work, 8 hours for personal time and 8 hours for sleep, to combat...
The tiny task productivity hack
You know that task you’ve been avoiding for days, weeks, maybe even months? It lingers in the back of your mind, a nagging...
Standing desk health benefits
Stand up for your health Sitting for long periods can cause discomfort, bad posture, neck strain and other aches and pains. Over...
Teaching for effective learning
There’s a secret that every good teacher knows: if you want to master a subject, teach it. There’s nothing quite like...
Slow productivity by Cal Newport
In the digital age, much of our work has become intangible. We spend our days staring at screens, clicking buttons, and watching...
The joy of doing nothing - La Dolce Far Niente
In the age of hustle culture, doing nothing can feel like a cardinal sin. With our worth so often measured by our output, taking a...
5-minute morning planning to boost your productivity
It’s early morning. You’re sipping your first cup of coffee, the mug warm in your hands. Steam curls up from the dark...
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
A simple trick to help you drift off to dreamland Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Tossing and turning for hours, wondering...
The Stoic puse for emotional well-being hack
Reframing life’s frustrations Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that’s seen a modern resurgence, offers timeless wisdom...