 Personally, I can’t really watch shows or movies set in or after a pandemic right now; the real world is stressful enough for me. But after reading about the psychology of why some people find intense, trauma-filled shows comforting or affirming these days, I get why they’re popular. Our own Monica Torres is leaning into shows like HBO’s “Station Eleven,” which has more to offer beyond a story of post-pandemic survival. If you’re into “Station Eleven,” too, or think you might want to watch, check out her roundup of other books and shows in the genre you should try next.
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Take Back Your Life The federal tax filing season started yesterday, and you’ll want to get right on it if you want your tax refund as soon as possible. The IRS said that it expects “enormous challenges” during this year’s tax filing season as the agency is dealing with staffing shortages and still working on a backlog of millions of individual tax returns from last year. Here are some tips for making sure your refund comes as quickly as possible.
Deal With It  A toxic job should be avoided at all costs. The longer you are stuck in a stressful, backstabbing or exploitative work culture, the harder it is to escape it. And when you see your workplace as a danger zone, you sleep less, stress more and your mental health suffers. That’s why it’s so important to trust your instincts if the vibe at your new job feels off. Here are some of the red flags you can spot on your first day:
Pro Tip: Creating a to-do list can help you map out the day ahead and keep you focused on what needs to get done. But if you’re not intentional about it, a to-do list can turn into a mile-long brain dump that leaves you overwhelmed and scatterbrained. We asked productivity experts to cite some of the most common to-do list blunders they see and offer advice on how to approach them.
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