When you want to begin your workday right, avoid the urge to
multitask. Experts say testing has shown that trying to tackle several
things at once right off the bat can set you back for the rest of the
day. And don’t start with small talk that can derail your focus on the
important tasks at the beginning of your work day. Source Link
If
the question about how people pay is “paper or plastic” you might be
surprised at the answer. A Federal Reserve report says cash is the still
the single most popular way to pay and is used in one out of three
transactions. Debit cards ranked second and credit cards third and only 7
percent of transactions use electronic payments like smartphone apps. Source Link
Accepting
online friendships could be a key to a longer life. A study found that
people who received and accepted the most friend requests on Facebook
lived longer but those who sought more Facebook friends didn’t see the
same benefit. Researchers also found that those who engaged in more
real-life social activity tended to live longer. Source Link
