Suppressing boredom at work hurts future productivity, study shows

“Boredom is more common at work than in any other setting, studies show, and employees are bored at work for more than 10 hours per week on average.

Even astronauts and police officers get bored on the job. No occupation is immune.

Boredom serves an important purpose — it signals the need to stop an action and find an alternative project. But boredom becomes problematic when it’s ignored.

New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that trying to stifle boredom prolongs its effects and that alternating boring and meaningful tasks helps to prevent the effects of one boring task from spilling over to reduce productivity on others.

Breaking Boredom: Interrupting the Residual Effect of State Boredom on Future Productivity” is forthcoming in the Journal of Applied Psychology from lead author Casher Belinda, assistant professor of management at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, along with Shimul Melwani from the University of North Carolina and Chaitali Kapadia from Florida International University.” Go to the source: Suppressing boredom at work hurts future productivity, study shows

The Ecology of Swedish Death Cleaning

Let your material legacy be light. Source: The Ecology of Swedish Death Cleaning

The Power of Creating Connections

Fostering connections is an impactful way of helping when you think you can’t. Source: The Power of Creating Connections

Everything You Need To Know About Gear Ratios

Choosing Cassettes, Chainrings & Shifters Explained…

Understanding the 11:34 Gear Ratio and Its Importance

When it comes to cycling, understanding gear ratios is crucial for maximizing performance and efficiency. One commonly encountered gear ratio is the 11:34, which refers to the relationship between the number of teeth on the front and rear gears. In this case, the front gear has 11 teeth, while the rear gear has 34.

Continue reading “Everything You Need To Know About Gear Ratios”

7 Perils of Divorce Later in Life

Divorce after 50 or “gray divorce” is more common, bringing unique challenges. Source: 7 Perils of Divorce Later in Life

The Case for Marrying an Older Man

A woman’s life is all work and little rest. An age gap relationship can help. Source: The Case for Marrying an Older Man

Why Are Millennials the Loneliest Generation?

Technology use comes with pros and cons. Here’s a tip for feeling less lonely. Source: Why Are Millennials the Loneliest Generation?

The 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Becoming a Wise Person

A new theory proposes wisdom’s 7 main branches and how to climb each. Source: The 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Becoming a Wise Person

Cliteracy

Men, these three videos changed my life forever. Women, this is the link you want to send to your partner…




Bonus video!

7 Common Reasons Romantic Relationships Fail

Most of us go into a relationship with the idea that it will last. We hope we find the right person who understands us, relates to us, and has similar goals and interests as we do. Yet despite this, many relationships eventually end. While we may romanticize the “perfect” partnership, the reality is that relationships require effort, and both partners actually want the relationship. If goals, aspirations, desires, or needs do not match, this can stress a relationship and may be a contributing factor to its failure. Source: 7 Common Reasons Romantic Relationships Fail | Psychology Today

Are You in a Situationship?

New research highlights the amorphousness of this latest type of relationship. Source: Are You in a Situationship?

A New Approach to Quieting Anxious Thoughts

Why focusing on the present can help reduce worry. Source: A New Approach to Quieting Anxious Thoughts

The Rumi poem we should all read

Elyane Youssef writes “the poem is called “A Great Wagon,” and the middle verse—my favorite—is below:

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field. I’ll meet you there
.
When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase “each other”
doesn’t make any sense.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don’t go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep.
People are going back and forth across the doorsill
where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don’t go back to sleep.”

This verse highlights three pivotal ideas: the realization of the spiritual realm, and the exploration of non-judgment and oneness.

Some people underestimate spirituality or see it as a trend, but as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

Rumi explored that truth in his poems. We don’t just live in the spiritual realm, but we are the spiritual realm. To see beyond our physical bodies and realize our true essence has been our purpose since the beginning of time. Rumi wrote about it eight centuries before the extensive spread of spirituality.”: The Rumi Poem we should all Read.

Why Relationships Matter

“Love is one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. There are many kinds of love, but many people seek its expression in a romantic relationship with a compatible partner (or partners). For these individuals, romantic relationships comprise one of the most meaningful aspects of life, and are a source of deep fulfillment.” An excellent selection of articles from Psychology Today: Relationships

Finding Love After 50: Three Secrets to Success

How to cultivate nurturing relationships in midlife and beyond. Source: Finding Love After 50: Three Secrets to Success

Are Long-Distance Relationships More Emotionally Intimate?

Long-distance relationships are stigmatized as challenging. Should they be? Source: Are Long-Distance Relationships More Emotionally Intimate?

Using Purpose and Meaning to Improve Your Well-Being

“A simple approach to the complex questions can generate numerous benefits.” Source: Using Purpose and Meaning to Improve Your Well-Being

Suicide, loneliness are an American epidemic. How can it be stopped?

“My husband committed suicide in 2008. Both of my boys attempted suicide and one has been missing since 2015. Here’s how building resilience has changed my life.” Source: Suicide, loneliness are an American epidemic. How can it be stopped?

Luca Stricagnoli is the most amazing guitar player you haven’t heard yet

I heard him for the first time at the 24th annual International Guitar Night. Amazing! And funny too…

He’s on Spotify…

7 Key Dating Tips if You Want a Committed Relationship

Getting into a relationship isn’t a matter of luck. It’s a matter of skill. Source: 7 Key Dating Tips if You Want a Committed Relationship

Beat Procrastination by Aiming Low: One Tiny Step at a Time

A surprisingly effective way to get started. Source: Beat Procrastination by Aiming Low: One Tiny Step at a Time

 

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