Human behavior

After many people got a taste of the freedom that comes with remote work and other flexible arrangements during the early days of the pandemic, it went from being a valuable benefit, to a priority for some job seekers. Employers know this, and, according to Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO and co-founder of Flexa Careers, some are now…

There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of being human. But a particular song or experience that resonates with one lonely person may mean nothing to someone else who feels isolated and misunderstood. Human beings are social creatures. Those who feel left out often…

This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here.It is one of the most universal of parenting fears, a necessary evil we cannot shield our kids from for long because we know they will have to live and…

One of the most common pieces of advice from TikTok and Instagram therapists is to set healthy boundaries with the people in your life. Typically, the recommended boundaries are with partners, family members, coworkers, and friends. But according to Adam Grant, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist at Wharton, it’s also important to put limits on ambivalent…

Photo: Lazy_Bear (Shutterstock)Parkinson’s law is an observation that suggests the longer you give yourself to do something, the longer you’ll take to actually get it done. But it’s always better to get difficult things done as soon as possible, so let’s look at Parkinson’s Law and how you can overcome it.What is Parkinson’s law?The origins…

When you’re in the running for a job, you often face a number of interviews. In some cases, the first one might be done by phone and take only about a half an hour. There are a lot of great ways to prepare for the classic, face-to-face interview, but what do you do when the…

For the siblings of disabled children, life can be tough in ways no one else thinks about. They may worry about their sibling, while dealing with parents who are too exhausted and overwhelmed to give them equal consideration, while feeling resentful about it, while also feeling guilty that they’re resentful. The result is, many of…

When it’s hot and humid out, the last thing you want to do is break another sweat. So what should you do when you want to exercise under such conditions? Working out under extreme temperatures can be dangerous, so it’s key to choose exercises that are safe to do in the heat. Sometimes, the heat…

According to Zety, a service that creates professional communication templates, you use a cover letter to accompany your resume when you’re applying to a specific job, and use a letter of interest to put yourself forward for a job that isn’t advertised. Essentially, you’re pitching yourself to a company of interest, telling them your qualifications,…

I live near a park with a lake, and over the years I’ve watched the small watercrafts shift from a mix of canoes and kayaks to a mix of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, or SUPs. The SUP is all the rage these days, and standing up on your board is part of the novelty of…