Newsletter 5/10/18: The Hardest-Working Countries In The World

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Life Hack Of The Day: Popsicle Edition

Using a cupcake wrapper on the bottom of your popsicle stick can keep it from dripping on your hand.

Up Your Health Game

Social (Media) Studies

Avid social media users are significantly more likely to feel isolated than those who use the platforms less frequently, according to research. What’s worse, more frequent Facebook activity is correlated with lower physical health and overall well-being. Time to sign off, friends! [Swirled]

Ditch The Dust Bunnies

Who knew a cleaning hack could be magic for your spring allergies? When it comes to cleaning your home, prioritize dusting over everything else. That’s because dusting stirs up lots of allergenic particles that can otherwise resettle on surfaces you’ve already “cleaned.” [Swirled]

Instant Mood Booster

The best way to keep the blues at bay? A new study shows it could be as simple as taking just one photo a day. In fact, the joy of snapping the photo and sharing it with others can make you feel more connected and more engaged with the world around you. [Ladders]

Live Like A Boss

Work It, Work It

Americans pride themselves on being workaholics, but the truth is we ain’t got nothing on the hardest-working countries in the world. The countries with the hardest workers: Mexican workers average 2,255 hours per year, Costa Rican workers put in about 2,212 a year and Korean workers are right up there with 2,069 hours. [Swirled]

Don’t Lag Behind

Ever hear of “social jet lag?” It’s a misalignment between your circadian rhythms and your environment, and it can leave you feeling tired AF. The fix: Adopting a flexible schedule that will give you room to work, exercise and network at your peak times can help you feel a lot more focused. [Swirled]

Cut It Short

An Australian company cut its workday down to five hours and the results were nothing short of stunning. We’re talking enhanced productivity, fewer employees out sick and improved overall performance. Oh, and all of those unnecessary meetings disappeared. It’s time for America to do things Aussie style. [Business Insider]

Savor Each Bite

Reservation In An Insta(nt)

Hey foodies, you can now make restaurant reservations on Instagram. Thanks to the platform’s partnerships with Opentable, Resy and Grubhub, you can have that too-good-to-be-true truffle mac that you see in your feed. [Swirled]

Drunk On Mushrooms

We love mushrooms in our stir-frys, but what about drinking them like coffee? Yep, medicinal mushrooms are on the rise and they’re known in the world of holistic nutrition to have healing properties. Drinking some of the powdered fungi is said to result in more alertness and energy. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Thirty minutes to spicy perfection? Yes, please. This easy potato curry recipe tastes like the real deal and it won’t have you spending all day in the kitchen. [Tasty]

Pack Your Bags

Under The Tuscan Treehouse

Want an Italian adventure that also speaks to your inner child? There’s a Tuscan treehouse Airbnb that’s the perfect cozy retreat with a killer view of the countryside. Oh, and get ready to swim and play tennis while you’re there. [Swirled]

Taxis With Wings

While we rely on Uber to get us from place to place on the ground, the mega transportation company is looking to the skies for its next big idea. The company revealed its first design for a flying taxi, which could be the preliminary step for making this futuristic move a reality. [Futurism]

Deal Of The Day

West Coast, East Coast — who can choose? With this flight deal, you don’t have to. For just $215 roundtrip in August and September, you can fly from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale. [The Flight Deal]

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