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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book "The Happiness Files" at the link in our bio. You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
One of the reasons we have such an explosion of depression and anxiety in our society today is because people actually don't know the meaning of their lives, much less so in previous generations. Tons of data show this. And furthermore, we're not even looking. Why not? I'll tell you why not. We figured out a way to eliminate boredom.
Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom benefits us. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files," at the link in our bio. You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
Identity and success often get intertwined for high-achieving professionals, leading to a fear of failure that can be paralyzing. Arthur C. Brooks, a professor at Harvard Business School and coauthor (with Oprah Winfrey) of ‘Build the Life You Want,’ delves into the complexities of professional identity and offers a unique approach to overcoming the fear of losing your edge at work. For more on balancing your work and your life, be sure to check HBR’s Big Idea on Overcoming Overwork: https://hbr.org/2024/09/how-companies-can-end-a-culture-of-overwork
When most people picture a leader, they often picture the head of an organization. But some of the most important leaders come from within teams — whether that’s in sports or in companies. NFL superstar @TomBrady knows a little about that from his football career. In his recent HBR article, written with the former dean of Harvard Business School, Nitin Nohria, he shares seven behaviors great team leaders practice. Head to HBR.org to read the article, “Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates,” from the September/October issue of HBR.
Can you describe the moment you realized you were addicted to work? We asked our readers this question on social media and heard from more than 1,000 people from around the world. The responses largely fell under four themes: People realized they couldn’t disconnect; they couldn’t turn off thoughts of work; they actively prioritized their work over their loved ones; or they neglected self-care due to work. Some of those in recovery from their workaholism also shared advice on what worked. To read more, visit HBR.org. — Adapted from “Confessions from 1,000 Workaholics,” by Kelsey Hansen. #workaholic #burnout #overwork
Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book "The Happiness Files" at the link in our bio. You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
One of the reasons we have such an explosion of depression and anxiety in our society today is because people actually don't know the meaning of their lives, much less so in previous generations. Tons of data show this. And furthermore, we're not even looking. Why not? I'll tell you why not. We figured out a way to eliminate boredom.
Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom benefits us. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files," at the link in our bio. You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
Identity and success often get intertwined for high-achieving professionals, leading to a fear of failure that can be paralyzing. Arthur C. Brooks, a professor at Harvard Business School and coauthor (with Oprah Winfrey) of ‘Build the Life You Want,’ delves into the complexities of professional identity and offers a unique approach to overcoming the fear of losing your edge at work. For more on balancing your work and your life, be sure to check HBR’s Big Idea on Overcoming Overwork: https://hbr.org/2024/09/how-companies-can-end-a-culture-of-overwork
When most people picture a leader, they often picture the head of an organization. But some of the most important leaders come from within teams — whether that’s in sports or in companies. NFL superstar @TomBrady knows a little about that from his football career. In his recent HBR article, written with the former dean of Harvard Business School, Nitin Nohria, he shares seven behaviors great team leaders practice. Head to HBR.org to read the article, “Tom Brady on the Art of Leading Teammates,” from the September/October issue of HBR.
Can you describe the moment you realized you were addicted to work? We asked our readers this question on social media and heard from more than 1,000 people from around the world. The responses largely fell under four themes: People realized they couldn’t disconnect; they couldn’t turn off thoughts of work; they actively prioritized their work over their loved ones; or they neglected self-care due to work. Some of those in recovery from their workaholism also shared advice on what worked. To read more, visit HBR.org. — Adapted from “Confessions from 1,000 Workaholics,” by Kelsey Hansen. #workaholic #burnout #overwork
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