WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT REALLY TRYING _ Get the full list here.
• On the fence about a purchase? Wait 72 hours before you buy.
• Send a voice note instead of a text; they sound like personal mini podcasts.
• Sharpen your knives.
• Always schedule an extra day off after a vacation.
SOCIAL MEDIA FRIENDS AREN’T SO HELPFUL WHEN HEARING ABOUT FEELING DEPRESSED _ Your “friends” on social media may be helpful if you’re looking for a few compliments on a new outfit, but for college students, these online connections will rarely step up and offer legitimate guidance during a tough time. Researchers from Ohio State University say that when students posted (on Facebook) about feeling depressed, there was a very low likelihood any of their online friends would encourage that person to seek help. Among the 33 college students who participated in the research and had posted about dealing with depression on social media, not a single one reported that any of their Facebook friends reached out to tell them to seek guidance from a mental health professional. Instead, friends that did reach out offered kind words or motivational statements. While supportive messages shouldn’t be completely disregarded as unhelpful for an individual struggling with depression, the study’s authors say that for many such words are simply not enough.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? _ This question was posted on reddit: “Employers, what’s the most memorable ‘do you have any questions’ question you’ve received in an interview?”
• “Do you regularly drug test?”
• “How often would I be able to leave early?”
• We were interviewing candidates for a software developer job. One of the applicants asked how much computer use was involved.
• “Do you like banana bread?”
