“be Better” Tips for Everyone

People size you up in seconds, but what exactly are they evaluating? Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy has been studying first impressions alongside fellow psychologists Susan Fiske and Peter Glick for more than 15 years, and has discovered patterns in these interactions. In her new book, “Presence,” Cuddy says that people quickly answer two…

Most of us grew up drinking toxic lemonade. We were not taught to pay attention to our five senses, but now we are learning that we must! We were taught to respect authority more than our own bodies. The training started when we were tiny kids. We can look back now and see how many…

Contrary to popular belief, the key to productivity is not simply working yourself to the bone. In fact, there are plenty of proven strategies for getting more done while staying happy and healthy. To find out what those strategies are, we checked out the Quora thread “What is the secret to insane productivity?” as well…

Most of us grew up hearing the mantra “Don’t be a quitter,” and we’ve internalized it to the point where we feel guilty even if we don’t finish a book that’s boring us to death. Our parents weren’t entirely wrong in saying that persistence is necessary for success, but sometimes quitting is the most effective…

The most successful people I know make navigating business and life look easy, often because they have their crap together more than most people. They get up early, stay in front of health issues, and are smart about money. They know the value of a good night’s sleep, a restorative vacation, and a well-written book.…

Chronic disease management has become a focus due to CMS reimbursements. Depression is a key cause of the failure of many CCM programs. The Close Association between Depression and Chronic Disease Combating depression can improve the management of chronic diseases. About half of all adults in the United States have one or more chronic diseases,…

Time management techniques let you get more done at home and at work, but I like them for another reason. When you have a handle on your day and you know that you’re doing exactly what you should be doing nearly all the time, that knowledge also lowers your stress level! Here are five time-management…

Your language shapes the way you approach your goals. The way you speak not only affects how others perceive you; it also has the potential to shape your behavior. Swapping one word for another could make all the difference in how you approach your goals. That’s according to Bernard Roth, a professor of engineering at…

Small-business owners waste their time on what I call $10 an hour work, like running to get office supplies. Meanwhile, they forgo the activities that earn $1,000 an hour, such as sending the right email to the right person, or negotiating a lucrative contract, or convincing a client to do more business with you. Entrepreneurs…