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Money Can't Buy Happiness - But Poverty Can Buy Misery
Does more money make you happier? A 2023 study of more than 33,000 workers found it does for about 80% of people. Includes FAQs and an English lesson on money talk.
Sometimes You're Not Procrastinating - You Simply Don't Want to Do It
Procrastination is often about avoiding feelings, not managing time. Sometimes it means you simply don't want to do the thing. Includes an English lesson.
Productivity Is Not the Same as Achievement
In the US, busy people are seen as higher status. In Italy, it was the opposite. Being busy is not the same as achieving. Includes an English lesson on busy lives.
Rest Doesn't Need to Be Earned
Even the best violin students practised only about 3.5 hours a day and slept and napped more. Rest is part of the work. Includes an English lesson on rest and guilt.
Positive Thinking Can Become Denial
Repeating "I am lovable" made people with low self-esteem feel worse. Hope needs a plan. Includes an English lesson on possibility and honesty.
Hustle Culture Lied to You
Working 55 or more hours a week is linked to higher risks of stroke and heart disease, according to the WHO and ILO. Includes an English lesson on work and stress.
Your Morning Routine Won't Change Your Life
It takes about 66 days on average to build a habit, not 21. One missed day does not ruin it. Includes an English lesson on habits and routines.
You Don't Need to Become a Better Version of Yourself
Does being hard on yourself make you try harder? One experiment found the opposite. You are allowed to be a person, not a project. Includes an English lesson.
Sometimes Walking Away Is the Healthiest Form of Love
Contempt is the strongest predictor of relationship breakdown John Gottman ever found. Sometimes the healthiest form of love isn't staying, it's recognizing when contempt has already won.
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