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This Is The Key Factor To Feeling Happier At Work, Study Says

Not everyone is fortunate enough to be pursuing the career of their dreams. Nevertheless, some work environments do help you feel comfortable and happier at work. New published study confirms that there is one common key factor, that enable you to be happier at your job.

Eden King, is an associate professor of psychology at Rice University, reveals how to increase your productivity and feel happier at work.

Self-Disclosure is a Positive Experience

The study examines the difficulty levels to express ”a stigmatized identity inside and outside of the workplace.” In fact, the author of the study identifies that expressing one’s identity at the the workplace is a complex matter.

According to the results of the research, people who share their personal information, such as sexual orientation and health problems, are more efficient and happier at work. Dr. King explains that ”self-disclosure allows people to improve connections, form relationships with others, and free their minds of unwanted thoughts.”

Express Your Identity At Work

In addition to self-disclosure, it was also found that expressing your identity at work often releases positive experiences. Actually, people who open up about who they are to their colleagues, reported decreased job anxiety and improved job satisfaction.

Furthermore, the employees’s commitment also increased, due to the fact that they felt more comfortable.

Being Yourself Makes You Happier At Work

Besides feeling happier at work, the same people also admitted feeling less stressed outside the work sphere. These people reported decreased psychological stress and increased satisfaction with their lives in general.

In conclusion, this study proves that being yourself is the key factor to fitting in well at your workplace. Furthermore, detaching yourself from judgment and other people’s perception of you, will make you feel more free, productive and feeling happier at work and at home.

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5 Of The Most Memorable ‘FRIENDS’ Moments

The show ‘Friends’ is globally known and loved. Dating back to the late 90s and early 20s, most of us have grown watching this brilliant sitcom. The story of 6 friends sharing life, strengthened our concept of friendship, and maybe unrealistically raised our expectations of love.

In addition to being a big hit for ver 20 years in the entire world, Friends is the kind of series that you can watch a billion time, yet still laugh as hard overtime. Fans across the world shared their favorite, most memorable moments of the show through Netflix before making its exit, and we brought them to you right here.

Unagi

The one with the Unagi is definitely a hilarious moment that sticks with you. It revolves around Ross trying to teach Rachel and Phoebe a lesson on how you need to train your mind to sense danger, when they announced they joined a self-defense class! the word Unagi has become a viral concept for fans, especially when it comes to scaring others.

My Eyes, My Eyes!

Who can not remember this one? Literally every die-hard Friends fan would even think of it with Phoebe’s voice. as she, Rachel and ross were checking out his new apartment, Phoebe became the third person to know about Monica and chandler’s relationship. Her shock led her to scream ”My eyes, my eyes” as she stared at them across the window. One of the most iconic moments on the show.

Pivooot

Few days ago, I was taking a walk in IKEA, and saw a young couple choosing couches. The two tried to lift it up, and the guy suddenly started shouting ‘Pivot, pivot”, as the girl screamed back ”Shut up, shut up, shut up.”

This moment totally reflects to what extent friends has affected our humor and interactions.

Ross’ Fake Tan

Ross went to get a fake tan ahead of his date with Monica’s friend, but he got confused during the spraying. In fact, he got sprayed twice on the front and none on the back. Ross ended up with a hilarious fake tan, that led Chandler to ask him if he has been to the sun. Certainly one of the moment that cracks everyone up still!

Monica’s Flower

Finally, fans insisted that ”fat” Monica was so iconic. throwing it back to the days when she used to call her virginity ” a flower”, despite Rachel’s desperate attempts to normalizing the fact of having sex.

Photos: Giphy, Pinterest.

5 Ways To Achieve Mindfulness At Work

5 Ways To Achieve Mindfulness At Work

Although mindfulness is often seen as consequence of meditation, it is however, not the only way to achieve it. Being mindful allows you to de-stress, stay focused and enjoy the moment.

There are various benefits to meditating at work. However, if you are looking for more subtle ways to achieve mindfulness at work, we show you how to do it!

Be Present

If you are consciously present, you work faster and better. The concept of mindfulness mainly requires counciousness and presence in the moment. For example, start the day with a clear idea, and immerse yourself entirely in doing each task. Take few moments before starting to organize your thoughts, and stay completely focused on what you are doing.

Avoid Multitasking

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a single-task person. In fact, research show that people who work slowly on a specific targeted tasks, usually tend to reach better results than some multitaskers.

Moreover, switching between data and information so quickly makes your brain tired faster. Psychologists said that when multitasking, you feel productive when in reality it’s inefficient.

Make Stress Your Friend

Stress is a normal reaction of your body towards the workload you have to do. However, stress can actually be used to your favor. In fact, research showed that people who believe that stress is needed, tend to have lower mortality rates, and better creativity. Use stress and a motivation that uses you to do your best, every time.

Work On Your Growth

Any job should be helping you grow professionally. If you have fixed mindset, then that means that you are more focused on quantitative data, and don’t allow yourself to grow in other areas. If you want to achieve mindfulness at work, it is key to embrace your qualities, yet adopt a growth mindset.

Be Grateful

Finally, being grateful is the door to being conscious and achieving mindfulness. It is important to count your blessings at work, and accept what you can and cannot change. Ask yourself questions about your job, and get to know what you love and what needs to be worked on. Cultivating gratitude will instantly release more positive thoughts that will help you enjoy the long hours at work.

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Here is What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus

The coronavirus is spreading in alarming rates. This lethal disease starts as a common cold, yet ends up with death. It first broke in the city of Wuhan in China, and in the matter of days it spread through the whole country. Few more cases were recorded in several parts of Asia, U.S and even Europe.

The Chinese government has now put a siege on Wuhan, disallowing any incoming or leaving flights. Coronavirus is the most dangerous virus since the break-out of Ebola in 2014. Here is what you need to know about it!

What Is Coronavirus?

China registered 41 deaths on Saturday morning, only for the death toll to double in 48 hours. Now, recent data estimates that over 2750 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus, from which 80 have died already.

The disease that was first related to contact with animals. However, more infected people appeared claiming they had no animal exposure. According to the World’s Health Organization, ”coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.”

Symptoms to Watch Out For

Although the disease first starts with a sore throat, runny nose and cough, not all those symptoms mean coronavirus. In fact, CoV targets the respiratory system, and causes difficulty in breathing.

However, if you have recently cameback from China, pay attention to the symptoms. In any case, it’s always better to get the test and make sure it’s just a simple cold.

How Does it Become Contagious?

Many experts are discussing how CoV could be transmitted from one person to another. Unlike other viruses that spread through physical contact and air, this one may be different. Actually, a Chinese doctor made the claim that you could get infected from the simple fact of having eye contact. The Chinese health minister warned people that you could get the virus before the other person even realizes they have it.

The Fast Spread of Coronavirus is Causing Panic Worldwide

In the light of how easily contagious CoV is, and it’s fast spread, the world is literally freaking out. As cases have been reported in the United States, France and other regions of the world, many countries restricted flights to Wuhan, and imposed airport tests in major cities. In order to treat all virus holders, China approved building a hospital in 10 days for those infected, given that the numbers are expected to keep rising.

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How Often Do We Need To Cry To Be Healthy?

Very few people in the world still see crying as a weakness. Now, it has officially been backed up with data and studies. How often do you cry? most importantly, how often do we need to cry? We break the answer to that in this article.

In addition to feeling absolutely relieved, science find crying a healthy activity? Why? Because ‘‘crying activates the body in a healthy way,” says Stephen Sideroff, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at UCLA.

Why Should You Cry When You Need To?

First of all, the study targeted both men and women. Yes, because let’s get rid of that idea than ”men don’t cry” as if we weren’t in 2020 already. Social pressure has affected many people, telling them that crying is a sign of emotional decontrol. However, psychology has been defending the healthiness, normality and benefits of crying.

Health Benefits of Crying

Japan is well aware of how crying makes you a better person, they created ”crying-clubs” so you can socialize over few tears. According to several psychologists, emotional tears release a higher level of stress hormones, as oppose to reflex tears like when you get something in your eye for example.

Moreover, the reason you always feel good after a crying session, is that crying your eyes out contains more mood-regulating manganese. At the same time, your body also releases tension and stress, as well as it activates your parasympathetic nervous system.

How Many Tears a Week?

Now that we’ve established that crying is great, let’s discuss how much of it should we do. In fact, have you ever wondered how often we need to cry? Biochemist William H. Frey in 1980, argued that women cry on average, 3,5 tears while men shed 1.9 tears monthly.

Furthermore, these figures have increased significantly in the past years. The American Psychological Association, the average time adults spend crying yearly is approx 2 hours and a half. So, if you are falling under this number, go watch ‘‘My sister’s keeper”.

Photos: Pixabay.

Have You Heard About This Ghost Metro Station?

This is not a movie plot, although it could inspire one. Actually, the ghost metro station has become a historical spot in the capital city of Spain. The Chamberí’s underground station, holds so much history that it has become a main attraction in Madrid.

The story of this metro station dates back to October 17th, 1919. Chamberí became one of the eight stops of the first line of metro ever created in Spain.

Andén 0, The Ghost Metro Station

Andén 0 is the current name of the Chamberí’s platform. It was designed by Spanish known architect, Antonio Palacios. The legend says that during the Spanish civil war, many people took refuge in the station.

The walls of the station show evidence of how the bombings affected the infrastructure. Sometimes at night, people have claimed hearing voices and screams of people who probably died there, as a consequence of the war.

It Remains Closed Since 1966

Following the Spanish post-war reforms, the metro of Madrid was a primary concern. Chamberí metro station is situated on line 1, between the stops of Bilbao and Iglesia.

In 1960 the Madrid Metro Community decided to renovate all metro stations, and expand the lines. The platforms were lengthened from 60 metres (197 feet) to 90 metres (295 feet). However, Chamberí’s closeness to neighborring stations didn’t allow for its expansion. Therefore, it was officially shut down in 1966, and hasn’t been used since.

Free ”Ghost Station” Experience

Due to the rising interest in the story of this metro station, it was decided to convert it into a museum. In 2008, it was opened to allow its visitors a free of charge experience.

Andén 0 still represents the 60s in Spain. All billboards inside were preserved, and once you get in, you feel that you have reached a different era, and a different world. Chamberís’s ghost station is definitely worth a visit!

Photos: Pixabay, Metro de Madrid.