Your Smartphone Makes You Dumber
New research indicates that our cognitive capacity is reduced whenever our phones are within reach—whether it’s turned on or off.
Adrian Ward and coauthors conducted...
How to work from home and look good doing it
In the last decade, the mobile workforce has increased by more than 100 percent—not that surprising when we consider the abundant improvement in technology...
‘Positive Computing’ – Snapping Selfies Makes People Happier
Regularly snapping selfies with your smartphone and sharing photos with your friends can help make you a happier person, according to computer scientists at...
The Weekend Effect: Happier Regardless Who You Are
From construction laborers and secretaries to physicians and lawyers, people experience better moods, greater vitality, and fewer aches and pains from the end of...
The root of depression linked to not receiving rewards
Understanding of the physical root of depression has been advanced, thanks to new research. Researchers have identified the lateral orbitofrontal cortex as the area...
Scientifically Proven: Generous People Are Happier
Generosity makes people happier, even if they are only a little generous. People who act solely out of self-interest are less happy. Merely promising...
Recession Effects on Families; Tips for Survival
Surviving recession is a true hardship for ordinary people. This group in most countries is quite large and often consists of 80% or 90%...
Multitasking is exhausting your brain
Does your morning routine consist of checking emails, browsing Facebook, downing coffee, heading to the train while Googling one last idea, checking notifications, more...
How to Balance Stress at Work and Stay Productive
Life has become more demanding than ever in every aspect. Many of us struggle to match the constantly increasing expectations to do more with...
Most Popular Books about Secret to Success
To be successful is not as easy as it may sound. Although many people dream of it, only a few manage to become very...
How to Succeed as a Freelancer
It is easy to start, but to succeed as a freelancer takes time and strategy.
If the corporate 9-to-5 just doesn’t work for you or...
Five Lessons for Leaders in Turbulent Times
Since the financial crisis of 2007/2008, volatility has returned to new highs. When faced with turbulent times, leaders in business, politics and society tend...
How to Deal with Social Media Burnout
A new disease or rather a syndrome, recently has emerged and it is called social media burnout. One of the symptoms is bright light...