How to Prevent Burnout Using Timeboxing
A 2021 Indeed survey shows 52% of 1,500 American respondents say they feel burned out, compared with 43% the year prior; 67% believe that burnout worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s not…
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You’re Not Addicted to Technology. Here’s What’s Happening Instead.
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