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Are you constantly feeling tired? Do you need to gain more energy? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky give self-care tips that will help keep you energized. These tips include eating smarter, relaxing, when to drink caffeine, and more. Keep reading to learn how to gain more energy throughout the day.
What are prayers of appreciation? Who should you show gratitude to? Prayers of appreciation show gratitude for God, the people in your life, and the things that you have. Julia Cameron, the author of Seeking Wisdom, says showing appreciation can help you realize what’s truly important in your life. Here are three prayers of appreciation to express your love.
How is technology manipulating you? Is it your fault you have trouble focusing? Johann Hari, the author of Stolen Focus, believes the solutions put forward for the attention crisis aren’t working because they focus on personal responsibility. However, he claims that the tech industry is manipulating you to believe that it’s your fault. Continue reading to learn more about overcoming technology’s manipulation.
Are your business meetings productive? How can you get the most out of your meetings? According to Julie Zhuo in The Making of a Manager, a core function great managers perform to facilitate great outcomes is running productive meetings. Meetings take up a large portion of company time, so it’s essential to extract maximum value when people come together. Continue reading to learn how to run an effective meeting.
What are the dangers of big data? How do businesses use data to exploit their customers? In Everybody Lies, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz warns that big data can easily lend itself to exploitative practices by businesses and by governments. They do this by making inappropriate assumptions about individuals. Continue reading for more details about the dangers of big data.
What are prayer requests? What should you request if you need help in life? Requesting from God can be difficult because it’s so tempting to ask for selfish things. However, Julia Cameron recommends two prayer requests that can help you without sounding selfish: humility and a better mood. Read below the prayer requests that Cameron talks about in her book Seeking Wisdom.
What are some tips to stay focused? Do you want to help others stay focused too? In Stolen Focus, Johann Hari suggests that we have a societal attention crisis: We’re all losing our ability to concentrate. His proposed solution for the attention crisis has two parts: systemic changes and a citizen-led movement. Check out how everyone can benefit from these tips to stay focused.
What are some interesting facts from Everybody Lies? What do these facts tell us about big data? Everybody Lies draws on data scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s research using Google search results as well as data from PornHub, Wikipedia, and more. The book contains many surprising and fascinating findings from his research. Read more for Everybody Lies‘s big data facts that will surprise you.
What are the different types of feedback? Why should managers ask employees for feedback? You must earn your team members’ trust and create a safe, supportive environment for them. In The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhuo says that you can earn your team’s trust by giving and requesting feedback. Keep reading to learn the two types of feedback that you should give and request.
Does your mind wander when trying to work? Is it difficult to concentrate? Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky is a guide to improving your concentration skills. If you can’t keep your focus on one task, then read their three tips that will help you. Continue reading to learn how to stay focused on a task.