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Effective note-taking techniques
Test-taking strategies
How to create a study schedule
Benefits of taking time off
People who create a proper work-life balance experience less work-related fatigue, lower rates of procrastination, and even better mental and physical health.
Time away from work improves problem-solving skills and improves creativity.
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Tasks you;re putting off
Committing to crossing one of them off of your to-do list on a day off can improve your overall well-being.
Whether you’ve been putting off answering an email, calling a friend, writing up your personal budget, or anything else, a day off is a great time to catch up.
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Engage in “Deliberate Rest”
It means engaging with restful activities that are often vigorous and mentally engaging.
Deliberate rest activities help you relax and recharge as they focus on something tangential (or completely unrelated) to your work. Examples: playing chess, painting, editing photos, etc.
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Taking time off
It may seem counterintuitive, but the best way to get the most from a day off and feel rested and restored for coming back to work is to do more with your time, not less.
Binge-watching TV can make you feel more anxious, stressed, and impact your sleep.
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Do nothing (on purpose)
Purposeful idleness is no small task. A few tips:
- Start with small sessions and take the time to build up your endurance.
- To help you do nothing, keep your devices out of reach (or out of the room) and re-orient your furniture away from the TV and out a window.
- Try open...
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Catch up on that one thing
Most of us put off tasks that stress us out. Unfortunately, this avoidance kicks off a cycle of procrastination that just causes more stress.
Instead, committing to crossing one of them off of your to-do list on a day off can improve...
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Engage in “Deliberate Rest”
Deliberate Rest means engaging with restful activities that are often vigorous and mentally engaging.
For example, Winston Churchill and Victor Hugo painted while Leo Tolstoy played chess.
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Do nothing (on purpose)
Too many of us equate doing something with being busy. We don’t need to fill every moment of our lives—both at work and at home—being productive.
Engaging in doing nothing can help you be more creative. It can also make you more productive and focused when you return t...
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Emodiversity and its benefits
Experiencing both negative and positive emotions can lead to better mental and physical health.
Furthermore, the chances to get depression or even bad habits seem to be smaller in this particular case when compared to individuals who experience only positive emotions.
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Benefits of reading fiction
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