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How Much Do Our Thoughts Shape Our Health?
Jorm Sangsorn/Getty Images Time heals all wounds, as the saying goes. But any medical professional can tell you that the hours required for recovery after an injury can vary widely. A person’s age, lifestyle and level of social support, for example, are all known influences on how quickly their body heals. Their thoughts can play…
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How To Use The Hawthorne Effect To Increase Your Productivity
bbernard / Shutterstock.com There’s a fine line between being micromanaged and overly surveilled and being monitored enough that you get good work done. That line is actually called the Hawthorne Effect, and it’s a phenomenon in which people are more productive when they feel they’re being observed. If you’ve ever noticed you push yourself a little more…