If you're an optimist, you believe that any defeat is a temporary setback or a challenge. It doesn't knock you down. Using this theme in your life helps you move forward in your work. And a positive view helps to prevent illness, improves relationships, and increases self esteem. A study reported in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows the optimists live longer, are healthier, and … [Read more...]
Bike commuting is dirt cheap and healthy
If you live in a city, you are probably driving to work and paying to park once you get there. One driver in Seattle pays $220 a month to park in the city. Even if you don't have big parking costs, it would be nice to save on auto expenses, wouldn't it? More than 500,000 Americans think so. That's the number of people who are currently riding a bike to work each day, according … [Read more...]
Enrollment in online universities growing
Enrollment in online universities is growing every year State universities are taking advantage of their traditional benefit: quality education at affordable prices. They are attracting a nontraditional student body: online learners who often live out of state. While enrollment at higher-education colleges and universities is not growing, enrollment in online programs is … [Read more...]
Number of workaholics blamed on technology
Being truly dedicated to your work is a plus no matter what your position may be. For some, however, dedication can become addiction. It's a fact of life that high earners work more than 50 hours a week. They are defined as people age 25 to 34 who earn $75,000 a year, or people age 35 and older with higher earnings. Some workers at various levels work 60 hours a week. They're … [Read more...]
Health hazard that could come with your promotion
The hazard is stress, but it's not the work-a-day kind you had before you were promoted to a new job or started a new business. Almost one out of five business leaders said in a recent survey that their "most challenging" life event was a promotion. It was so scary they ranked it above life-changing events like the death of a loved one or a divorce. A promotion can shake your … [Read more...]