By Matt Davis — 2019
Adult recess and other apparently ridiculous activities may be one of the best ways to feel, work, and be better.
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Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
SARK’s whimsical, hand-printed, hand-painted books . . . are guides for adults (kids, too) who long to play and be creative, but have forgotten how.
Many of us have thought of or dreamed about leaving that job to pursue our dreams, maybe start a business, or pursue our passion. While there are practical issues to consider, we also need to overcome the inertia that comes with the fear we experience when taking a major new direction in our lives.
The bodies of lonely people are markedly different from the bodies of non-lonely people.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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Some people just seem to excel when the situation calls for it.
There are various developmental theories that go into the tool kit that parents and educators utilize to help mold caring and ethically intact people, including those of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget and American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.
Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.
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Hiring and supporting employees with disabilities isn’t just a matter of corporate social responsibility or public relations; it’s just good business.