How to have a good day at work
The optimal state means you are performing well, effective and engaged, says Daniel Goleman. Photo: 123rf Achieving a flow state at work is rare, temporary and it’s unclear how to achieve it – so it’s better to aim one tier lower, a US psychologist says. American psychologist and author Daniel Goleman argues hitting a tier […]
Review: Twenty One Pilots told us how to rock, and I don’t mind
The band performing at the start of the show. Photo: Supplied/Jared Tinetti Typically, an artist visits New Zealand at the end of an Australasian tour leg, with our little country tacked on as a bonus. This was not the case on Sunday night for Twenty One Pilots, who arrived fresh and rested ahead of moving […]
How to get better at small talk, as Christmas parties approach
(File image) Photo: 123RF / Mandic Jovan How about this weather? Got any New Year’s resolutions? Any plans for the school holidays? This time of year we’re forced into even more small talk situations than normal, as Christmas events are added to the calendar with family, friends and end-of-year office mixers. Robert Poynton reckons feeling […]
How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
Lauren Goode: Zoë, you had vegan pizza the other night. You said it was pretty good. Zoë Schiffer: I did. I did, and I read a really, really scary article written by Annie Lowrey in The Atlantic about dairy farming, and it radicalized me for at least 24 hours. I was on oat milk. Thank […]
How to shop mindfully and save money
Photo: Katy Gosset/RNZ Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? The mindful fashion movement has its own take on the “do it right the first time” motto – by […]
Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia
Leah Feiger: I absolutely hear that. Obviously though, this is a different environment, right? We have experienced a fracturing of media and social platforms that we have never seen before. Stacey Abrams: Absolutely. Leah Feiger: In many ways, to me, it feels like tech platforms have abdicated responsibility in this election cycle. Stacey Abrams: Yes, […]
How to be financially average
For full-time workers, the average weekly earnings, including overtime, is $1612. File photo. Photo: 123RF Forget being the highest-earning, the most dedicated saver or the savviest investor. What if you just want to be average? There can be something satisfying in being able to benchmark yourself against what’s “normal” for New Zealand. If you’re on […]
How to clean fly screens and doors this spring
By Anna Chisholm of the ABC Flyscreen doors can be tricky to clean. Photo: Creative Commons Insect screens do an excellent job of letting fresh air in and keeping bugs (and other unwanted creatures) out. It can be difficult to notice but they do get pretty grotty and benefit from a wash every now and […]
How to Generate an AI Podcast Using Google’s NotebookLM
Two podcasts hosts banter back and forth during the final episode of their series, audibly anxious to share some distressing news with listeners. “We were, uh, informed by the show’s producers that we’re not human,” a male-sounding voice stammers out, mid-existential crisis. The conversation between the bot and his female-sounding cohost only gets more uncomfortable […]
Nicole Vignola on how to stop mindless scrolling and create a dopamine menu
Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change. Photo: Supplied Do you often find yourself bored and scrolling through endless memes, reels and cat videos? Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire: Break The Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts And Create Lasting Change says creating a dopamine […]