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Shorter Workweek Benefits and Drawbacks

What are the benefits of a shorter workweek? Why are there also drawbacks? The push to reduce work schedules gathered momentum during the pandemic, which forced employers to become more flexible about working arrangements and led many workers to reflect on unhealthy work cultures. However, workers and businesses are still trying to evaluate the viability of a shorter workweek. Read on for an overview of shorter workweek benefits as well as the drawbacks to reducing working hours.

How to Become the Best Version of Yourself

What does it mean to be the “best version of yourself”? Do you feel like you’re living up to your full potential? Everybody wants to be the best version of themselves, but few people can confidently say that they are being the best they can be given their resources, talents, and circumstances. At the heart of not living up to our “best selves” is self-sabotage—making decisions that we know, if perhaps unconsciously, have the capacity to reduce our happiness and success. Here are six pieces of advice on how to become the best version of yourself.

How to Live a Disciplined Life: Start With Your Daily Routine

Don't Wait to be Happy — Use Love to Get Happiness

How can you live a disciplined life? What areas of your life need the most discipline? Discipline is a principle that should affect all spheres of life. However, Jocko Willink in Discipline Equals Freedom highlights a few key areas of daily life where you should apply discipline for greater health and self-improvement. Let’s look at how you can successfully live a disciplined life every day.

Less Is More: Best Minimalist Books, Blogs, & Podcasts

Are you interested in minimalism? Do you want to try living like a minimalist but aren’t sure where to start? The point of minimalism is not having less of everything. Rather, it’s about having more of the important stuff: more time, more energy, more space, and more happiness. A minimalist lifestyle is just a tool to get more of what life has to offer. If you are curious about trying minimalism, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a collection of the best minimalist books, blogs, and podcasts to source your minimalist inspiration.

How to Prepare for Climate Change as a Homeowner

How is climate change predicted to impact homeowners? How can you prepare for the potential threats? Scientists predict there will be millions of climate refugees over the next few decades. Whether or not your home is directly threatened by climate change, that could mean major changes for you, and preparing for the worst is better than hoping for the best. Keep reading to learn how to prepare for climate change as a homeowner, according to expert advice.

How to Feel More Satisfied With Life: Tips From a Psychiatrist

Want to know how to feel more satisfied with life? Why do people turn to overindulgence when they’re bored or unhappy? What advice do psychologists offer? Anna Lembke wrote her self-help book, Dopamine Nation, to introduce readers to the concept and consequences of overindulgence and abundance in society. According to her, you can live a more satisfying life by breaking overindulgent habits and forming truly satisfying habits instead. Keep reading to learn how to feel more satisfied with life, based on Lembke’s advice.

The 2 Big Dangers of Isolation & How to Overcome Them

What are the biggest dangers of isolation? What are the psychological consequences of cutting yourself off from others? How can you stop isolating yourself? Bestselling author and psychologist Anna Lembke takes a unique perspective on the dangers of isolation by connecting them to society’s fixation on pursuing “high-dopamine” activities. She claims that prioritizing instant gratification feeds into the dangerous cycle of isolation. Keep reading to learn the two dangers of isolation and Lembke’s advice for overcoming them.

Take Life as It Comes: Wisdom From the Stoics

Do you wish things were different? Do you hang on tightly to possessions that could be gone tomorrow? The Stoic philosophers tried to manage their lives wisely. Wisdom entails applying good judgment to the way you live life so that you can stay focused on living virtuously (the ultimate goal). An attitude of taking life as it comes is part and parcel of living wisely. Read on to learn how to take life as it comes, the Stoic way.

Is Work-From-Home Ending? Advice for Employers

Is work-from-home ending? What challenges do employers face? What work models should they consider? If companies decide to end work-from-home jobs, they’re advised to establish a work model that makes employees feel that their needs are respected. This means ensuring that everyone gets face time in the office—so that remote workers don’t miss out on advancement opportunities. Keep reading for advice on ending work-from-home schedules and reintroducing in-person work.

How to Practice Virtue Today and Every Day (The Daily Stoic)

Do you do each task to the best of your ability? Are you committed to doing the right thing? The Stoic philosophers taught that people should pursue virtuous living. They saw this as both a daily imperative and a lifelong commitment. In The Daily Stoic, authors Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman explain that you should strive to do your best on each task and avoid getting sidetracked. Continue reading for the Stoics’ advice on how to practice virtue today and every day.