Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy 🙂
CAREER
Where You Should Sit for an Interview or Meeting. (Under 30 CEO)
Get Smart About Product Design with this Hierarchy of Needs. (Zapier)
Google Chrome for Marketers: 10 Setup Tips, 20+ Extensions You Need to Know. (Zapier)
The Best Example of a Human Email…EVER. (Marketo)
5 Ways to Reclaim Your Friday Productivity. (Time Management Ninja)
Related: 10 Things Successful People Do On Friday Afternoon. (Levo League)
Or if your Fridays are like mine: How to work remotely (without losing your mind). (Crew Labs)
The Perks and Pitfalls of Working in a Desk Job Vs. a Non-Desk Job. (Hotel News Now)
This will come in handy for me in a few weeks… 5 Ways to Gear Up for a Crazy Busy Season at Work.(Daily Muse)
PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
How to Bounce Back After Burning Out. (Crew Labs)
5 Ways to Focus Your Mind and Maximize Productivity. (Inc)
How Long Does it Actually Take to Form a New Habit? (Backed by Science). (Under 30 CEO)
Do You Know Where Your Productivity Is Taking You? (Time Management Ninja)
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are. (TED Talks)
How To Overcome Regret And Seize The Day — Scientifically. (Barking Up the Wrong Tree)
HEALTH/FITNESS
Some great ideas, though there are definitely a few on here that I’d be way too self-conscious to try 🙂 Deskercise! 33 Ways to Exercise at Work. (Greatist)
What a workout does to your brain (and why difficult exercises make your brain grow). (Crew Labs)
Runner Falls During Race Of Her Life, Then Gets Up And Shocks The Crowd! The lesson here? Never, ever, EVER give up! (God Fruits)
Kneed I Remind You: Running Doesn’t Kill Your Knees. (See Dane Run)
The World’s Second Greatest Stretch. (Q by Equinox)
Foam Rolling Techniques from a Massage Therapist. (Fitocracy)
These Gorgeous Bike Helmets Look Like Hats. (Bike Pretty)
This is interesting, though not necessarily advisable: The Ice Diet. (The Atlantic)
Yes, yes, yes! Travel is far more fattening than it is glamorous. Beyond Food Porn: Why Life As a Food Writer Isn’t As Glamorous As You’d Think. (Greatist)
TRAVEL
I really liked this except for the part about business travelers not having room for sneakers/gym clothes. Huh?! Any business traveler worth their salt knows how to pack efficiently and have plenty of room. Apps That Connect Travelers With Gyms. (Skift)
9 Reasons Air Travel Is Better. (Business Insider)
Skift Asks: Why Do You Use In-Flight Wi-Fi? (Skift)
How In-Flight Entertainment Saved JetBlue. (Skift)
Would Removing Life Rafts Help Keep Troubled Qantas Afloat? (Skift)
The 2022 Winter Olympics: the games nobody wants to host. (Guardian)
The Professionalization of Airbnb Hosts. (Skift)
MISCELLANY
Bachelorette composer Brad Segal: How music creates drama and romance in reality TV. (Slate)
Is There a Smart Way to Day Drink? Some good tips! (Q by Equinox)
This is really fascinating: Flavorless: My Month of Food Boringness. It also sounds awful, but I kind of want to try it for a week. (Zen Habits)
Hmm, I need to think about this one… Once We Become Parents We Don’t Want To Hang Out w/You Anymore (But Not For The Reasons You Think). (Morning Grouch)
Also on the growing-up-and-getting-older timeline: Douglas Adams on our Reactions to Technology Over Time. (Farnam Street)
Finally, for a laugh: 19 Struggles Anyone With A Long Name Understands. (Buzzfeed)
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