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Saturday, 23 January 2021 05:54

Flight attendant claims you should never drink these beverages on an airplane

We're not so thirsty anymore. A flight attendant popular on social media for sharing travel tips and tricks most recently enlightened the TikTok community on which drinks to avoid ordering on airplanes, for sanitation's sake. Kat Kamalani got candid in a quick clip viewed 1.9 million times since hitting TikTok last week, telling followers "don't you ever, ever, ever consume these products from an airplane." "Rule number one, never consume any liquid that is not in a can or a bottle. The reason being is because those water tanks are never cleaned, and they are disgusting!" Kamalani alleged. "Talk to…

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 05:23

Trump won’t be attending Biden’s swearing in. Here are 3 other US presidents who dodged their successors’ inauguration

President Trump’s Jan. 8 announcement that he would not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration was the latest example of the President defying precedent. Vice President Mike Pence did say he would attend the Jan. 20 event, but the decision is yet another example of Trump being in rare company. Trump’s absence will be at least the fourth example of a President who did not attend his successor’s swearing-in amid a polarized political climate or after a contested presidential election, following Presidents John Adams, the second U.S. President; John Quincy Adams, the sixth President; and Andrew Johnson, the 17th President and…

Tuesday, 19 January 2021 05:31

Emotionally intelligent people think differently about these 11 things

It’s difficult to explain, impossible to measure. But once you start to develop it, you know: Emotional intelligence is a superpower. Emotional intelligence, the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions, allows you to see the world from a different perspective. It’ll get you through the worst of times. Help you enjoy the best of times. I’ve spent the last several years of my life studying the topic of emotional intelligence in everyday life, including the two years it took me to write EQ Applied. Along the way, I discovered a number of things that emotionally intelligent people see differently.…

Monday, 18 January 2021 04:52

3 lessons Covid-19 has taught us about remote work

Citi’s CEO, Michael Corbat, thinks productivity may suffer with long-term remote work. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg anticipates as much as half of Facebook’s employees will transition to working remotely over the next five to 10 years. Netflix’s Reed Hastings believes working from home is “a pure negative.” Over the past nine-plus months, just about every major CEO has declared remote work the new way of the world, a necessary evil, or—less frequently—somewhere in between. And it’s not just CEOs. Since the start of the pandemic, my inbox has been filled with contributed pieces from thought leaders and experts which can generally…

Sunday, 17 January 2021 05:29

Want to stop procrastinating in 2021? New research says just ask yourself the same 4 questions

Even though no less a thinker than Adam Grant argues that procrastination can be helpful -- one New Year's he resolved to procrastinate more, not less -- still: For many of us, starting fast and finishing slow isn't always the best route to take. Research shows that chronic procrastinators tend to earn less money, experience higher levels of anxiety, and even run a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Constantly putting things off not only means you get less done, it's also really stressful. With all the downsides, why do so many people -- and by "people," I also mean "me"…

Saturday, 16 January 2021 05:15

Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, and a Neuropsychologist all agree this Is the secret to having an exceptional memory

If you want to become one of those lucky people who soaks in new information like a sponge and never forgets an important detail, then the internet is chock full of tips and tools for you, from advice on when and how to learn to tricks to help you cram information into your head. These techniques are at least somewhat helpful, but according to Norwegian neuropsychologist Ylva Østby they will only improve your memory at the margins. The real secret to an exceptional memory, she reveals in Adventures in Memory, a book she co-wrote with her novelist sister Hilde Østby …

Saturday, 09 January 2021 06:04

Humans need 7 kinds of rest (and you’re probably not getting all of them)

Getting a solid eight hours of sleep isn't enough. We're only a week into 2021 and we've already had a coup attempt, a rampaging new strain of Covid, a halting vaccine rollout, and even attack squirrels (murder hornets and meth alligators are so 2020). It does not appear we're in for a restful year. But even if the world makes it hard to relax, at least one doctor insists we all need to find a way to reset and recharge anyway. And that's more complicated than just switching off your brain and switching on Netflix every once in a while.…

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 05:57

12 common words and phrases people use, but rarely ever mean

Along with what to say instead--especially if your goal is to get results. What is said is often not what is meant. Especially where these are concerned: 1. "I'm just thinking out loud..." Brainstorming is one thing. Making half-baked proposals is another. That's why Bezos famously makes people read documents before a meeting starts. He wants considered responses, considered ideas, and considered proposals. Don't think out loud. Do your thinking first. And if you haven't had time to think... just be quiet and leave the floor to those who have. 2. "No, it's fine." "No, it's fine," actually means, "no,…

Sunday, 03 January 2021 05:14

Forgiving people is good for your health. Here’s how to do it

Every new year brings expectations for change and resolutions for better behavior. Perhaps you’ve promised yourself you’ll spend the next few weeks changing your dietary habits, or solidifying a daily gym routine. Last year I channeled my resolution-related energy into forgiving someone who hurt me—and I didn’t do it for their benefit. I did it for my own good. Being already in 2021, it’s something I’m still working on. If you’ve never heard it before, hear it now: Holding onto grudges is bad for your health, and just thinking about forgiving people who’ve wronged you can leave you better off.…

Sunday, 03 January 2021 05:13

Eating this many eggs could be terrible for your body, new study shows

Given all of the well-known benefits to eating eggs—which range from boosting your immune system to helping you lose weight to improving your cognitive health—you may have wondered if it's possible to eat too many of them. After all, with 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of healthy fat, and lots of vitamins, the humble egg is among the most nutritious foods on the planet. But according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of South Australia, Qatar University, and the China Medical University, the answer is most certainly yes—and the results will surprise you. Read on for…

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Saturday, 02 January 2021 05:16

The Nigerian kids creating epic sci-fi short films and the huge support coming to them from abroad

Across a rocky landscape, two young girls find themselves running for cover as spaceships fire laser guns into the field. To survive, both girls, dressed in all black except for a pop of pink boots, are ultimately forced to engage in combat with a Darth Vader lookalike, using their pink and blue lightsabers -- sword-like weapons from the "Star Wars" film franchise. The older girl disappears into thin air as the villain strikes her down and the younger one is left alone to finish the battle. These dramatic scenes are from a short film, "Another Star Wars Story," produced by…

Saturday, 02 January 2021 05:08

How emotionally intelligent people act when provoked

How can emotional intelligence help when you're being provoked? Try the green-light method. Who's your nemesis? We all have (at least) one--that person who really gets under your skin. Sometimes they throw passive-aggressive digs your way, other times they attack you directly. Different method, same result: You can't stand them. But how do you react? You might subscribe to the "don't get mad, get even" philosophy, but that'll probably only make things worse. On the other hand, if you try to just grin and bear it, you're likely to eventually blow your top--leading you to say or do something you…

Friday, 01 January 2021 06:21

The New Year’s resolutions that don’t lead to happiness

And better ones to consider instead. “How to Build a Life” is a biweekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. If you are someone who follows a traditional religion, you most likely have a day such as Yom Kippur, Ashura, or Ash Wednesday, dedicated to atoning for your sins and vowing to make improvements to your life. But if you are not religious, you might still practice a day of devotion and ritualistic vows of self-improvement each year on January 1. New Year’sDay rings in the month of January, dedicated by the ancient Romans to their…

Tuesday, 29 December 2020 04:40

Why you should type less, talk more, according to science

When did you last pick up the phone to a coworker or friend instead of firing off an email or text message? In these days of remote working and social distancing, a simple phone call could make us feel more connected and boost well-being, according to scientists. Researchers in the US conducted tests in which they asked participants to reconnect with an old friend, either via phone or email, and another in which participants were asked personal questions by a stranger - by video, voice or text. Participants found that talking to someone and interacting with them helped them feel…

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