Tag: focused mind
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Innovative Sleep Company Creates an Employee Right to Nap Policy
A sleep company based in India went viral when it announced a ‘right to nap’ policy. In the past, sleeping at work seemed lazy, but companies encourage it nowadays. Thankfully, businesses have realized that well-rested workers make happier, more productive employees. And, in our overstressed world, a nap serves as a way to slow down…
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15 Websites to Help You Learn Something New Every Day (for Free!)
One of the best ways to improve your life is to learn something new. No matter how much knowledge you possess, there is always something more out there. You can build on skills you already have or spend time focusing on something entirely new. While you might not think you have the time to take…
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UC Psychologist Explains How Mindfulness Can Refocus a Wandering Mind
Many people find that they have a wandering mind in today’s world. Endless distractions, duties, and chores make it hard to stay on task and avoid overthinking. Some research indicates that people under chronic stress may use mind wandering as a coping mechanism. You tend to think about anything other than the present moment when…
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Psychologists Explain How to Focus Your Mind
Frazzled. Confused. Stressed. Discombobulated. Scatterbrained. These are just a few ways of describing the tendencies of the human mind. Indeed, it can be difficult to understand ourselves. It’s not altogether uncommon to wonder, “Where’d that thought come from?” It’s a fair question, too! Why do we produce random thoughts – and why are the majority…