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Stop Setting Goals You Don’t Actually Care About

Harvard Business

It had been on my mind since September 2015, and I couldn’t wait to get started at the beginning of 2016. I’ve always been a huge fan of time blocking as a way to reserve time for important items. I also recommend shutting your door, going to a conference room, or working from home.

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Don’t Call It the “End of the Siesta”: What Spain’s New Work Hours Really Mean

Harvard Business

This line of thinking represents a significant shift, from viewing work-life issues as private concerns to recognizing that managers play a critical role. A mounting body of research shows just how much influence managers have. The boss’s influence.

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Help Your Team Achieve Work-Life Balance — Even When You Can’t

Harvard Business

People who work long hours are more likely to drink more and have other physical health problems, according to several studies; conversely, making time for regular exercise seems to confer a host of mental health benefits that improve on-the-job performance. Redistribute work more evenly.