Don’t just sit there—take up a hobby. Studies show that people who fill up their free time withrelaxing activities they enjoy are happier, healthier and report higher life satisfaction. It doesn’t matter what you do—whether it’s scrapbooking, crocheting, sports, bird watching, antiquing or playing cards—the point is, do it. People find happiness in their hobbies, and that joy carries over to other parts of their lives. Take part in a brain-stimulating hobby today. It’s good for your health!
Healthy Hints
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Dear Dr. Mimi – Backup
Dear Dr. Mimi,My boss favors another employee and schedules them for more shifts. We are on the same skill level and have had the same training, but I am being treated like a “backup” for them. I am afraid to bring this up to my manager for fear that they will reprimand or even fire…
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Dear Dr. Mimi – Overworked Student
Dear Dr. Mimi,I am a working college student, and my company is supposed to be accommodating to students’ schedules. However, my boss keeps asking me to come into work at times she knows that I have classes or study groups. I have tried to make this issue known to her, but she keeps dismissing me.…
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Dear Dr. Mimi — Frustrated
Dear Dr. Mimi,I trained a new employee about a month ago, but they still don’t seem to be getting it. They mess up almost every task I give them. What can I do to fix this? Should I just fire them?—Frustrated Dear Frustrated,It can be tricky working with new employees. If you think they are…