Meditation can give your brain a break and lead to better focus, writes Laura Garnett. Other productivity tips include reprioritizing tasks regularly and avoiding social media during downtime. Inc. online (free registration) (2/2) Stave off work boredom by expanding your role Find new ways to contribute if you're feeling bored or limited in your current role, writes Rachel Loock. Talk to co-workers and managers to see if they have any pain points that you can help relieve. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (2/3)
Making the Connection
Can't find a mentor? Try this resource Networking groups are a good resource for professionals who are having trouble finding a mentor but want to meet others within their industry, writes Jan Plutzer. "The one-on-one nature of the formal mentorship might work for some, but I've found it can be somewhat limiting," she writes. Fortune (2/1)
The Landscape
US economy gained 227,000 jobs last month US employers added 227,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.8%, government data show. Average hourly earnings, meanwhile, climbed 3 cents. CNBC (2/3)
Your Next Challenge
What your hobbies say about you Hobbies can provide employers with evidence of some of your strengths, says Ana Recio of Salesforce. For instance, playing an instrument demonstrates creativity, and doing yoga suggests an ability to handle pressure. Business Insider (2/3)
Day after Super Bowl could feature lost productivity There could be hundreds of millions of dollars in lost work productivity today, the day after the Super Bowl, research suggests. Some 10% of workers are expected to take the day off or come in late after the big game, according to a survey by Captivate Office Pulse. WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.) (2/3)
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