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10 Bad Habits You Really Need to Break

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Using your phone, tablet or computer in bed. Most of our favorite evening devices—laptops, tablets and mobile phones—emit short-wavelength blue light brightly and right in your face. Checking your phone during a conversation. Nothing turns people off like a mid-conversation text message or even a quick glance at your phone.

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Want to Reduce Digital Distractions? Brain Coach Jim Kwik Shares Strategies for Better Focus

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When the first thing you do is grab for your phone, you’re rewiring your brain for two things that are hurting your productivity or performance.” The second thing Kwik says happens when you grab your phone is a flex of your distraction muscles. And that’s really not the goal.” I’m not saying any of this is easy.

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6 Places that Offer ‘Analog Vacations’ and Tips For Creating Your Own

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Plus, “ researchers found that using phones to capture experiences for future memories actually worsens memories of those experiences in the moment,” she says. An analog vacation solution Like many people, I spend too much time on my phone. I rarely leave my phone behind. I’ve tried to exercise self-control and failed each time.

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Hanging in the Tech-Life Balance: Expert Tips for Digital Well-being

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Bendz says one of the easiest and most effective ways to have better tech-life balance is to turn off all unnecessary notifications on cell phones, wearable smart devices, laptops and any other device that might distract you. Making a conscious effort to leave our phones in our pockets keeps us present and engaged with those around us.

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Does Cold Calling Even Work Anymore? The Answer May Surprise You

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Originally written for in-person sales calls, the advent of the telephone made it possible for cold calls to take place over the phone. The term “cold calling” was coined because the phone call was unsolicited, or “cold.” Reaching prospects today “Years ago, prospects would regularly pick up the phone in their offices,” says Venetz.

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Wondering How to Become a Morning Person? Try These 8 Techniques

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Put down your phone. Try putting your phone to bed at least one hour before your bedtime. Is your alarm on your phone? Once your phone is in your hand, there is a temptation to check social media or email. Although this takes longer, it also carries a higher probability of sticking with your early bird goals.

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5 Strategies for Building Relationships with Coworkers In the Era of Remote Work

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Believe you have something of value to give According to Goldfarb, when we work remotely, we worry that an email or phone call will interrupt or bother our colleagues, so instead of reaching out, we talk ourselves out of making a connection. Don’t multitask or spend time on your phone.

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