Some of the best-selling books over the past few decades fall under the broad topic of productivity advice. The popularity of titles such as “Atomic Habits,” “Getting Things Done,” and “Deep Work” suggests that many people have a strong desire to figure out how to organize their lives and be productive through set daily habits….
10 Common Habits That Increase Risk of Kidney Dialysis
The trend of chronic kidney disease has been rising in the 21st century, affecting more than 10 percent of the population. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that one in seven Americans suffered from chronic kidney disease in 2021 (pdf). That same year, a total of 786,000 patients suffered kidney failure….
6 Ways Developing Good Habits Can Significantly Improve Your Productivity
By Srikar Karra The correlation between habits and productivity is a strong one. Habits are the small, consistent actions that we take on a daily basis, and they can have a big impact on our ability to be productive and successful. By understanding the role that habits play in productivity, and by developing and implementing…
The New Approach to Work Requires a New Approach to Trust
By Tom Medema In a remote work environment, trust becomes more complex and more critical. Without the ability to quickly engage in casual chit-chat, share in social events or even maintain eye contact, trust has proven challenging to establish and nurture in a remote setting, especially regarding relationships with managers. The trust deficit many experience…
The Habit of Healthy Eating
How many times have you reached for a cookie without even realizing you were doing it? Or maybe you find yourself automatically stopping for fast food on your way home from work? We often think that our food choices are conscious decisions we make every day. In truth, many of the foods we buy, cook…
The Chair
When I tell you that I am a born-messy, for whom the years have magnified that trait, it is not with joy. Embarrassment would be more like it. Join me as I step into the confessional. Faithful readers of this column know that I write often on the power of organization to defeat clutter, which…
6 Bulletproof Tips to Conquer Unhealthy Habits and Live a More Purposeful Life
Unhealthy habits stop you from living a happy life, a more purposeful life. They harm your well-being and take away opportunities to be the best version of yourself. Unhealthy Habits As an entrepreneur, I know the importance of building healthy habits while juggling life’s demands. Leveraging my experiences as a small business owner, I want to share a few…
A Flexible Personality Is the Key to Success
By Dr. Daneen Skube From Tribune Content Agency Question: I’ve always been stubborn. My boss told me she doesn’t want to promote me because of my stubbornness. How can I change when it’s just the way I am? Isn’t tenacity when I’m right a good thing? How can I show my boss that she should promote…
The Pain and Pleasure Principle
I don’t care much for pain. In fact, I’ll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain can be a good thing. The human nervous system triggers a sensation of pain to stop us from doing something that might cause a severe injury and to let us know that something may be…
7 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Motivate Yourself to Study
It’s true that procrastinating is the thief of time. I’ll do it later turns into days of undone homework and assignments. This later becomes something more serious and damaging when your grades take a nosedive and now it’s all panic stations for what your future holds. But all this can be avoided if you can find a…
US News
- Daniel Y. TengBeijing has declined an invitation to meet with top U.S. officials this coming weekend, according to the Pentagon on May 29. The decision effectively shutters the potential dialogue between Defense… [...]
- Joseph LordThe National Memorial Day Parade returned to Constitution Avenue in Washington on May 29. The program was headlined by three legends of the U.S. Apollo Program, astronauts Rusty Schweikert of… [...]
- Carol CassisSANTA ANA, Calif.—Over 3,000 locals and veterans gathered at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary to honor local heroes for their military service to the country on the morning of Memorial… [...]
- John FredricksWestminster officials declared last week that September 9, 2023, will be proclaimed Massoud Day after Ahmad Massoud, described as the founding father of the resistance against the Soviet invasion of… [...]
- Hans MahnckeThe Epoch Times presents the second part of an exclusive edited extract from the forthcoming book “Swiftboating America” by Hans Mahncke, co-host of “Truth over News” on EpochTV. Sign up… [...]
- City News ServiceSAN DIEGO—Three people were injured in a head-on collision in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, authorities said May 29. The crash occurred at 8:53 p.m. Sunday in the… [...]
- The Associated PressSAN JOSE, Calif.—A man in police custody died Thursday in Northern California after he broke a hospital’s window with a metal oxygen tank and fell off a ledge following an… [...]
- City News ServiceNORTHRIDGE, Calif.—A hit-and-run motorist behind the wheel of a BMW struck and killed a motorcyclist in Northridge, authorities said May 28. The suspect’s vehicle was going eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard… [...]
- Steve LanceFormer Lieutenant Colonel Matt Lohmeier shares with us the challenges that service members face in the military. He calls on people to express their gratitude to the men and women in… [...]
- City News ServiceSAN DIEGO—Residents from the San Diego region and elsewhere honored those who gave their lives in military service to the nation during several Memorial Day events May 29 in the… [...]