Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. We’ve chosen our five favorites below — each under 20 minutes — to help keep you motivated you during your job search.
Tag Archives: self-improvement
Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED.com
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.
via Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED.com.
The Mistake Smart People Make: Being In Motion Vs. Taking Action | LifeHacker
There is a common mistake that often happens to smart people—in many cases, without you ever realizing it. The mistake has to do with the difference between being in motion and taking action. They sound similar, but they’re not the same.
via The Mistake Smart People Make: Being In Motion Vs. Taking Action | LifeHacker.
10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today | Fast Company
I would love to be happier, as I’m sure most people would, so I thought it would be interesting to find some ways to become a happier person that are actually backed up by science. Here are ten of the best ones I found.
via 10 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Be Happier Today | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
Great post! I especially like these suggestions:
- 1. Exercise More–7 Minutes Might Be Enough
- 5. Go Outside–Happiness Is Maximized At 13.9°c
- 8. Plan A Trip–But Don’t Take One
Recent Links Introvert/Extrovert Articles
12 Most Absurd Debates Between Extroverts and Introverts | Kate Nasser
5 myths about extroverts that need to die | Stephen’s Lighthouse
How an Introvert Can Be Happier: Act Like an Extrovert | WSJ
6 Things You Thought Wrong About Introverts | HuffPost
10 Myths About Introverts | Stephen’s Lighthouse
How Introverts and Extroverts Can Peacefully Coexist | LifeHacker
How Technology Has Innovated Loneliness | Gizmodo
It’s simple, as the world has gotten easier because technology has gotten better since touch screens have gotten touchier and social networks have filled every social void in our empty soul, we’re still searching for substance. Too often social networks can result in the technological equivalent of empty calories—sure it feels good to get liked and sounds good to chat but it’s not as genuine and fulfilling as real life.
Shimi Cohen was inspired by Sherry Turkle’s book Alone Together and created this wonderful animation that discusses the ‘innovation of loneliness’.
Why We Read | Dear Author
Because sometimes I just need to reflect and remember why I spend so much time in the company of the written word. Maybe you do, too? See the full post: Why We Read | Dear Author
I loved this post. The author reflects on all the reasons why she reads. I identified many of the same reasons for why I read, including because I have to, gaining empathy and expanding the imagination.
How to Manage Negativity and Use It to Your Advantage | LifeHacker
We live in a world of ups and downs, but handling the positive aspects tends to come a bit easier than the negative. With the right skill set, however, you can manage negativity when it comes your way.
via How to Manage Negativity and Use It to Your Advantage | LifeHacker.
Topics discussed include:
- Understand Negative Body Language
- Train Your Brain to Minimize the Impact of Negative Comments
- Learn How to Handle Negative People
- Utilize Negativity for Positive Results
The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills | LifeHacker
Learning new skills is one of the best ways to make yourself both marketable and happy, but actually doing so isn’t as easy as it sounds. The science behind how we learn is the foundation for teaching yourself new skills. Here’s what we know about learning a new skill.
See the full article: The Science Behind How We Learn New Skills | LifeHacker.
Competitive Relaxation: A Turbo-Nerd’s Way To De-Stress | Co.Labs
Biosensors which sense your stress level through skin conductivity and brainwaves, combined with [biometric] games to train you how to relax, are the latest ways to achieve Zen.
Stress causes the sweat glands to activate, changing the conductivity of your skin in a reaction known as a galvanic skin response (GSR). The PIP, held between finger and thumb, measures that response and transmits it to an Android or Apple device. Galvanic has also developed several games, including a racing game called Relax and Race, which use the PIP as a controller. Galvanic’s CTO Daragh McDonnell calls it “competitive relaxation.”
via Competitive Relaxation: A Turbo-Nerd’s Way To De-Stress ⚙ Co.Labs ⚙ code + community.
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