How to sleep better while traveling, from jet lag hacks to amenities
There’s no place like home — except maybe a cozy bed when you’re on vacation. A whopping 66.7% of Americans say they sleep better when they’re in a hotel, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, which may be part of why sleep tourism is on the rise. “We travel to be inspired, but I wager, […]
Ways to improve memory and concentration: 10 tips
Basic lifestyle changes like exercising and eating right can help you stall cognitive decline. Read on to learn ways to improve memory and concentration. There are many changes in our body as we age, and one such change is decreasing cognitive abilities. As we grow older, our brains undergo natural alterations that can affect memory […]
Why Your Feelings As A Leader Matter — And How To Manage Them
Leadership, for all its rewards and recognitions, can be a very isolating experience. After all, there are very few objective indicators that can routinely put you at ease. How do you know if you’ve made the “right” decision with that most recent hire? How do you know that you’re having enough difficult conversations? Or that […]
Why stress can cause a stroke and how to prevent it
How much exercise do you need to do to reduce stroke risk? Kwan suggests 20 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day. “Get on the rowing machine, do yoga or run – it doesn’t matter so long as it makes you puff. Pilates is good, too: there’s a direct relationship between strength in your 40s […]
How to Shake Off a Super Rude Interaction With a Stranger
As Dr. Thomas notes, even if you’re not proud of your reaction (perhaps you flipped someone off after they tried to brake-check you), it’s hard to fault yourself for a situation you weren’t prepared to be in and, frankly, may have been dangerous to you. “You had a very instinctual response in protecting your niece,” […]
How to fall asleep in five minutes
Our circadian rhythm thrives on routine, so aim to wake up and go to bed at the same time each day, which makes waking up – and falling asleep – easier. “More research is needed, but anecdotally relaxing oils, such as lavender, also improve sleep and can be a helpful part of a bedtime routine,” […]
How to cope with suddenly losing your job
It’s a feeling Ash Hussain, 52, knows all too well. Hussain was working as a senior picture editor on a national newspaper, a position he had held for more than a decade, when one afternoon, in the autumn of 2011, he learnt he had been made redundant and was out of a job due to […]
How to recover from burnout in six steps
Steps towards burnout recovery So how do we recover from burnout? Maslach says: “I use an analogy of a canary in a coal mine. The canary has a tough time surviving because of the toxic fumes. It’s not about fixing the canary to make it more resilient. There are coping strategies to help you rest, […]
How to stop over-medicalising mental health
FOR A PLACE with a reputation for buttoned-up stoicism, Britain is remarkably open about mental health. The British are more likely than people in any other rich country to think that mental illness is a disease like any other. Only the Swedes are more accepting of the idea that a history of mental-health problems should […]
How to Cure Hedonic Eating?
Logan is a 62-year-old woman who has reached the pinnacle of professional success. She started a $50 million consumer products company and, after selling it, managed to develop another successful brand. She is healthy and happily married, with four adult children. And yet, despite all her achievements and stable family life, Logan was always bothered […]