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Stressed, Tired, Rushed—The Modern Family

Speaking of stress … apparently we all have it—stress, that is. The New York Times ran an article whose title defines the problem—"Stressed, ...


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The Napping Desk

We've all been there, that sluggish morning or exhausting evening spent in the office staring at your computer screen longing for just a little sleep. ...


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Work: It's a Jungle Out There

An editorial in The New York Times argues that many of our parishioners labor in a "toxic work environment." Here's a lengthy quote from ...


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Busier Than Thou

An article on Quartz begins, "In an era of limitless technology and information, life can feel at once empowering and overwhelming—especially ...


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Civility Pays Off

Parents used to always tell their children, "Now you play nice." But rudeness and bad behavior is growing, especially in the workplace. As The ...


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A Zookeepers Lesson on Servanthood

If you want to understand what makes work meaningful, you might want to ask a zookeeper. In JSTORDaily, Livia Gershon followed Meghan Nemes at her job ...


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Stats Show Many Workers Feel Depleted

An article in The New York Times noted a 2013 survey of 12,115 workers worldwide which found that many lacked a fulfilling workplace. Of the 12,000-plus ...


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How'd I Get on a Flight to Seattle?

We're all on a journey to somewhere, but if we just drift through life, we'll wind up in some strange places. Take this cargo worker from Alaskan ...


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Egypt Honors Mother who Dressed as a Man to Provide for Family

It's not often that a mother is honored for her habit of cross-dressing, but after hearing the story of this Egyptian mom, you'll be cheering ...


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Our 'Sleep Less, Do More' Society

A Newsweek article provided both a historical look at sleep trends and practical advice about how to get more rest. According to the writer, we are to ...


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