According to research at the University of Miami, music can make you more productive at work. However, it’s important to listen to the right types of music, as some can hinder your progress while others will help you move along at a faster pace. Some types of music just aren’t designed for the office. These …

THEY’RE GOOD LISTENERS Charmers immerse and focus themselves in what the other person is saying. They aren’t busy thinking of a rebuttal or a response. They don’t interrupt people while they’re speaking, try to dominate the conversation or tell stories to brag about themselves. They don’t use a conversation to give a lecture or unsolicited …

The flexibility of working remotely is blissful…that is, until your kid pops up during a video call and the laundry starts giving you the stare-down. Whether working from home is your norm or just a sometime thing, experts share their best strategies to eliminate distractions and be your most productive self. What commute? 1 Stick …

`Getting the chance to take a trip on these trains isn’t easy. The tickets cost an enormous amount of money compared to ordinary transport, but it makes sense when you realize they offer you the chance for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. But this is only one of the difficulties you’ll encounter here. Some of these trains …

PINE Research has found that this festive aroma, often associated with the winter holidays, helps to reduce stress. A study conducted at Japan’s Kyoto University took a deeper look at a Japanese custom of taking a soothing forest stroll known as shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing,’ and found that depression and anxiety were significantly reduced in …