Maybe it’s time to move chess club off the schedule. The more structured extracurricular activities a child has, the greater the chance they will exhibit negative behaviors such as having trouble concentrating, getting easily distracted, and fighting with other children, a new study finds. Parents should lighten the activity load by participating in “free playtime” … Read more
More than a third of Americans have never felt more uninspired at work than they do now (38%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans found that this lull is translating to their productivity, too, as 38% of respondents are only feeling “somewhat” productive at work. Four in 10 suburban survey-takers are … Read more
Americans admit to ignoring their “check engine” light for an average of four months before addressing it, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 American car owners revealed that one in five (20%) even admit to putting it off between six and 18 months. This may be because almost one-third (32%) will wait … Read more
According to new research, cat owners still have a lot to learn when it comes to knowing all about their cat counterparts. Even though nearly all cat owners (92%) believe they’re knowledgeable about cats, as part of a recent poll of 2,000 American cat owners, most don’t know basic facts about their feline — or … Read more
One in four employed Americans worry that their job is in danger, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed adults looked at how they see themselves in their current role and found that 25% are worried about losing their jobs in the next year. These concerns stem from distress about the job market … Read more
They’re tipped off. A new survey has found a majority of Americans — who’ve been pushing back on the pressures of so-called “guilt tipping” — said they wouldn’t pay anything forward if faced with shoddy service. Fifty-one percent of respondents to a YouGov poll said they would “leave zero tip after receiving bad service.” This … Read more
It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more
Almost three in five Americans are taking their sustainability efforts more seriously today than they were five years ago, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 41% admit that using disposable products makes them feel guilty about harming the environment. Yet, 23% admit to “always” or “often” throwing away their … Read more
They’re not Excelling at work. A recent survey from the employment website Indeed found that 75% of the 1,500 UK workers polled have ignored a prospective employer in the past 12 months, Fortune reports. Gen Zers reported the worst behavior — once they’ve applied, an astonishing 93% of Gen Zers confessed to not showing up … Read more
It’s the most maligned time of the year — when Mercury, our smooth-talking, fleet-footed planet of communication, currency, tech, and exchange, slows its proverbial roll, leaving us with brain fog, regret, texts from our exes, and the odd nude accidentally sent to the company Slack channel. Sagely or superstitiously, a recent study found that more … Read more
According to research, people in Idaho and Maine are the most meticulous when it comes to having a clean home. A recent poll of 100 Americans from each of the 50 states investigated the cleaning habits of each and found that, on average, respondents in Idaho and Maine spend the most time per session cleaning … Read more
More than seven in 10 employees think the American work setup is stuck in the 20th century, according to new research. From the hours they work (54%) to even the way they’re paid (41%), a survey of 2,000 employed Americans revealed that it’s time to bring the workplace into the modern world. Nearly 100 years … Read more
Four in 10 Americans are turning to social media to find inspiration for their yard, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans with a yard or lawn found 40% get their yard and landscaping content from social media — beating magazines (28%) and tied with gardening/landscaping TV shows. Of those scrolling to find their … Read more
American workers are officially zoned out just 27 minutes into a meeting, according to new research. A survey pinpointing the intricacies of modern work life for 2,000 employed Americans, split evenly by generation, found of the 71% who attend virtual meetings, just under 30 minutes of screen-staring is their peak before eye strain strikes and … Read more
The average American spends over 1,000 hours a year in the kitchen, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at the time spent in different parts of the home and found that nearly half of respondents host guests at least once a year (49%). When they have others over, respondents said … Read more
One in eight Americans take no breaks during the day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at their wellness habits and found that finding time for breaks can be difficult. While one in eight don’t get any breaks, the average respondent takes four per day, which is just shy of how … Read more
Two in five Americans said their mom takes better care of them than their significant other does when they’re sick, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 employed adults found that men are likelier to agree that their mom takes better care of them than their partner does when they’re sick at home … Read more
It’s a taxing experience. Over half (54%) of Gen Zers report that the stress of filing taxes has brought them to tears, according to a new survey commissioned by Cash App Taxes. One in 4 Gen Zers even claim they need help from their therapist to recover from the traumatic experience. “People in these generations … Read more
It’s getting the boot. French has been displaced by Italian as the world’s most attractive language, the Daily Mail reports, citing a new survey from the language learning platform Babbel. 6,000 people from the US, the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany were asked which languages are perceived as “most sexy,” “most romantic” and “most … Read more
Your money mistakes may just cost your relationship, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked at the importance of decision-making and found that 40% have ended a relationship over a poor financial choice. Overall, nearly three-quarters of respondents feel sure about their decision-making ability, describing themselves as decisive (74%). Just one in … Read more