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  “Sleepmaxxing,” a collection of activities, products or “hacks” used simultaneously to optimize sleep quality and quantity, can be beneficial, said Anita Shelgikar, clinical professor of neurology, but it can backfire “if it turns what should be a restorative process into a high-pressure chore. For some individuals, being overly attentive to sleep optimization and sleep patterns every night can increase stress and worsen sleep over time.”

  CNN
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  “When our emotions are triggered out of proportions, that’s akin to me trying to play a Stradivarius violin. It can cause enormous pain for both the player as well as those around us. Now, we can all learn to play that instrument effectively. It takes practice. I genuinely believe that the same is true when it comes to our emotions. We can all learn to manage our emotions more effectively,” said Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and of management and organizations.

  National Public Radio
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  Research shows that consumers often end up bearing the cost of tariffs paid at the border by U.S. importers, yet the impact on prices of individual goods from taxes like tariffs can surpass even the headline rate, says Nirupama Rao, assistant professor of business, economics and public policy: “This is a golden opportunity to raise prices and blame the tariffs.” 

  Bloomberg