Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy 🙂
CAREER / BUSINESS
It’s Good to Be in the Boutique Fitness Business, at Least for Now. (Skift)
Le Tote Bought Lord & Taylor for Two Major Reasons. (Morning Brew)
3 Strategies That Will Help You Disaster-Proof Your Brand. (Under 30 CEO)
The Addictive Products Myth: Who Is the Culprit Here?. (Nir and Far)
PRODUCTIVITY / SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Shutting It Down: Six Steps to Productively Closing a Project. (Laura Stack)
“It’s Like I Couldn’t Stop”: A Digital Minimalism Case Study. (Cal Newport)
3 Indirect Strategies to Get Yourself Moving. (Deep Existence)
Five Signs You’ve Broken Your Productivity System. (Laura Stack)
How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Important. (Zapier)
Parents: Organize Your To-do List by ‘Time Pockets’. (Lifehacker)
Change Your Perspective to Change Your Life. (New York Times)
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise. (Well & Good NYC)
How You Can ‘Catch’ Other People’s Emotions. (Lifehacker)
Full study: When Are You Most Likely to Catch Other People’s Emotions?. (Greater Good)
How to Give Your Therapist Feedback. (New York Times)
HEALTH / FITNESS
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Tied to Heart Defects in Babies. (New York Times)
The 5 golden rules for healthy eating, according to a doctor and RD. (Well & Good NYC)
A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? It’s Coming, Scientists Report. (New York Times)
Two Amazing Running Records Were Set Last Week. (Running with Miles)
A New Sponsor for Allyson Felix. (New York Times)
Good news for your 10,000 steps: Power walking is as good of a workout as running. (Well & Good NYC)
Why Standing Often Feels Even Harder Than Running. (New York Times)
Why experts say squeezing in a sweaty workout is overrated. (Well & Good NYC)
TRAVEL
U.S. Airlines, Railways and Car Drivers Struggle With Antiquated Infrastructure. (Bloomberg)
United Airlines Is Expanding Its Creepy Biometric Screening Technology to More Airport Hubs. (Gizmodo)
Revealed – the public’s pet peeves when flying. (Airport World)
Alaska Turns Its California Compass to Point North. (Cranky Flier)
United to Keep Boeing 737 Max Fleet Grounded Through Mid-December. (Bloomberg)
Spirit Airlines wants travelers to book flights via text message. (CNBC)
Gen Z and Social Media: It’s Complicated. (Hotel News Now)
Your Best Tips for a Better Uber or Lyft Trip. (New York Times)
MISCELLANY
Alexa Can Help You Find Lost Items Around Your House. (Lifehacker)
Things You Should Say To Your Single 30-Something Friend. (Refinery29)
Related: 6 Ways to Cope With Being Single. (Psychology Today)
What Happens When You’re No One’s Number One. (Refinery29)
Getting Through the “Boring Middle”. (The Simple Dollar)
How I Try To Balance Minimalism With Frugality. (Frugalwoods)
And finally, for a laugh: Barking dogs at Chevy Chase dog park divide rich and powerful. (Washington Post)
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