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Friday, 14 March 2025 04:36

How leaders train themselves to rethink and adapt faster

Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio Recognizing the value of rethinking is one thing—making it a habit is another. Many leaders struggle with revising their opinions, not because they lack intelligence, but because they lack the right tools to challenge their own thinking. Organizations, too, often default to past strategies rather than embracing a culture of adaptability. If you want to develop the skill of rethinking—and build a workplace where learning and adaptability thrive—you need a structured approach. The best leaders use specific strategies to train themselves and their teams to challenge assumptions, embrace hange, and pivot when necessary. Challenge Your Own Assumptions Regularly…

Thursday, 13 March 2025 04:41

Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says

Josie Hannett & Alex Bish An Albanian national who travelled to the UK illegally has told the BBC how his life became "unbearable" after he ended up working on a cannabis farm. Gzim, who wished to remain anonymous, was one of more than 12,600 Albanians who made the trip to the UK by small boat in 2022 - the peak year for English Channel migrant crossings. Last year the number of Albanians that made the dangerous journey dropped to just 616 people, following a campaign by the UK and Albanian governments. Gzim says he is speaking out to warn others,…

Sunday, 09 March 2025 04:25

‘One of the most powerful antidotes to loneliness,’ from U.S. Surgeon General

Every year in January, I tell myself I’ll spend less on dinners out, read more, save money, and just generally embrace being at home — a task which should be easier considering the freezing temperatures. None of these goals are necessarily bad, but they might not actually increase my well-being, says U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. In fact, a lot of activities thought of as “self-care” may actually make us more lonely, and isolation is a condition linked to depression, heart disease and even premature death. In a 2023 report, Murthy wrote that we have an “obligation, to make the…

Saturday, 08 March 2025 04:51

Obesity rates soaring globally, study says

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children and young people set to be affected by 2050, according to a new study. That represents more than 3.8 billion adults and 746 million children and adolescents, research published in The Lancet said. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of serious health problems like diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. "The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental social failure," said lead author…

Friday, 07 March 2025 04:44

4 types of bosses, and how to work with each one

Melody J. Wilding Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you carefully laid out all the context for your manager, only to have them cut you off? Or maybe you’ve found you’re eager to dive into the tactical details of a project while they keep steering the conversation back to vision. These moments can leave you frustrated and confused. You’re doing what seems logical, yet somehow it’s not landing. The good news is that these disconnects usually aren’t about your competency or the quality of your ideas— they’re about different styles. Studies have found that two primary dimensions…

Sunday, 02 March 2025 04:44

Cousin marriage: What new evidence tells us about children's ill health

In a busy, terraced house in Bradford, three sisters are animatedly chatting. It's a big day at their home: a beautician sits on their sofa, styling their hair and makeup. The room is warm with fun and laughter. It feels like a scene from a Jane Austen novel: three women in their late 20s, each of them bursting with personality, swapping stories. And like most Austen novels, the conversation often turns to marriage. The sisters are preparing for a family wedding at the weekend - where the bride and groom are first cousins. Many people might find this unusual, but…

Thursday, 27 February 2025 04:51

Scientist reveals the mistake too many of us continue making with our toothbrushes

It's an item that most people use at least twice a day. But you might look at your toothbrush a bit differently after reading this. Samuel Choudhury, a doctor based in Singapore, has revealed the disgusting mistake too many of us continue making with our toothbrushes. According to the expert, many people still store their toothbrush next to their toilet. While this might be practical, it can also expose your toothbrush to everything from faeces, to bacteria, and viruses. 'Did you know that flushing the toilet can send bacteria flying up to 6 feet in the air?' he said. 'If…

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 05:03

Seed oils vs. butter and other animal fats: Which is healthier? Experts settle the debate

Caroline Kee The seed oil versus animal fat debate has gone from a niche topic among wellness influencers on social media to an entire movement. Perhaps you've already heard of the "Hateful Eight" — not the movie, but the list of oils to supposedly avoid, including canola and corn. Seed oil naysayers claim these plant-based cooking oils are "toxic" or lead to chronic diseases, neither of which are backed by scientific evidence. Many critics promote swapping seed oils for animal fats like butter, beef tallow and lard. Just two decades after the fat-free era of the early 2000s, people are…

Sunday, 23 February 2025 04:47

I didn't know how lonely and isolated village life could be when you're single

Recently, I was running late to meet a client at the very rural barn which serves as the HQ for my new antiques business in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds – but as the dog and I scrambled out of the cottage door to the car, the heavens opened. Within minutes, there were streams of water running down the track to the main road, and the rain was so heavy that I slowed to 30mph. Not wanting to let down my client, I drove on, fording a newly created brook and swerving flooded verges as hailstones battered the windscreen. The drive was…

Saturday, 22 February 2025 04:13

6 common mistakes the happiest couples avoid, says couples therapist

Every year around this time, as stores fill up with red and pink gifts, I wonder what truly makes a relationship last, and how I can set myself up to be the best partner in a relationship. Mistakes are normal when you’re dating someone, but some can be more damaging to your relationship than others. Couples therapist Rachel Glik has more than 30 years of experience, and she’s “seen partners repeat many of the same mistakes, often unknowingly,” she says. Here are six common ones she suggests avoiding: 1 Winging it. Actively work on the skills that can make you…

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Friday, 21 February 2025 04:38

3 things ultra successful people refuse to do

Jodie Cook Most people spend their life making concessions. They play small to avoid rocking the boat. They stay within the limits others set. But ultra successful people operate differently. They create their own rules and live by them without apology. And you can join them. Your path to success means demanding more. Breaking free from patterns that hold you back. Surrounding yourself with excellence. Here's how ultra successful people protect their standards and time, with ideas for your next moves. Smart standards for huge success They don't negotiate Beyoncé Knowles states her terms. Larry Ellison sets his price. Ultra…

Monday, 17 February 2025 04:43

‘Harsh truths’ that can help you build wealth, says financial psychologist

For much of my twenties, while earning a modest journalist’s salary in pricey Washington, D.C., I had to get creative to make ends meet. For a time I wrote by day and waited tables by night. I lived in a series of group houses, including a basement apartment where the only bathroom was located in someone else’s bedroom. Naturally, I knew every happy hour and cheap drink deal in the city. I was paying down my student loans and saving for retirement. Beyond that, I didn’t feel like I had much money to spare. Unfortunately, it’s a feeling I still…

Thursday, 13 February 2025 04:39

The 5 ‘conflict personality’ types—and how to get along with them

Aditi Shrikant Jim Guinn has gotten out of 38 speeding tickets. What’s his trick? He can get along with anyone. At least that’s the central claim of his upcoming book, “How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home,” which he co-authored with John Eliot. Guinn is the president of the Resolution Resource Group, a company that coaches other companies on how to solve conflict, and Eliot mentors professional sports teams and athletes on how to improve performance. A common mistake people make when trying to solve a problem with a…

Sunday, 09 February 2025 04:29

USAID: Here’s a list of the most insane things the agency spent money on

It’s been an exciting week, as Elon Musk and the DOGE have exposed the United States Agency for International Development for wasting our tax dollars on the most far-leftist, anti-American, and just outright stupid causes. While the American public at large is just now learning that USAID has been squandering our hard-earned money by the billions on dangerous and laughable causes alike, Glenn Beck has been sounding the alarm on USAID for years. “USAID, as we have always told you, is an arm of the CIA. Anything that is too risky to do that you just don't want to do…

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