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The Guardian
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Archimedes knew the golden power of boredom – so why can't we stop bringing our phones into the bathroom?
Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, was tasked with solving a tricky problem for King Hiero II of Syracuse. The story goes that the king suspected his new golden crown had been mixed with cheaper metals, but he didn't want it damaged. Archimedes had to figure out whether the crown was pure gold without melting it down. Tough brief. Then, one day, while sinking into a public bath, he noticed something: the water level rose as he slid in. The volume of water displaced was equal to the volume of his body. That was it! The key. He could weigh the crown and measure its volume by how much water it displaced. Archimedes was so thrilled he reportedly leapt out of the bath and ran naked through the streets screaming, 'Eureka!' – the sudden flash when your brain wanders off and comes back holding the answer like a prize. These moments don't usually happen when you're trying: they happen when you're not. When your brain is doing nothing, or at least pretending to. Walking. Driving. Showering. Zoning out in a university lecture. Or, say, a wife on the brink of divorce, nodding along while her husband's mouth foams at the sides as he monologues about cryptocurrency. 'I'm done,' she whispers. Eureka. There's a scientific name for this wandering mind magic: the Default Mode Network (DMN). It's your brain's background mode, active when you're not. It switches on when you're daydreaming, reminiscing or imagining fake conversations you'll never have. When you're 'doing nothing,' the DMN is doing everything. It's where creativity, reflection, and unexpected insight come from. And one of its greatest allies? Boredom. Boredom is not the enemy. It's the invitation. A quiet stage your brain builds to see what might show up. But these days, we don't let it. Boredom tries to knock, and we shove a screen in its face. The moment a little stillness arrives, in line, on the train, on the toilet, we reach for stimulation. Our brains never get to drop into the DMN. No daydreams. No deep thought. Just dopamine on loop. Even Reddit noticed the death of the idle mind. r/Showerthoughts, the subreddit born in 2013, was a shrine to those aimless, brilliant, dumb observations that bubble up when you're bored and wet. At its peak, it was full of lines like: 'Your stomach thinks all potatoes are mashed.' 'Clapping is just hitting yourself because you like something.' 'Is Sand called Sand because it's in between the sea and land?' It was silly, accidental genius. The internet's record of DMN activity. But over time, it changed. The posts got shinier. Less 'I just thought of this while shampooing' and more 'I've been drafting this for three days in photoshop.' People in the comments began calling it out: these weren't shower thoughts anymore. They were scheduled thoughts. Viral bait. Branded content in bullet point form. The shower thought had been domesticated. Trademarked. Monetised. But maybe it's simpler than that. Maybe it's not that the thoughts changed, maybe it's us. The shower and the toilet used to be our last bastions of solitude. Now we bring our phones. People listen to full albums while exfoliating their scalp. Take business calls while walking the dog. Check emails mid-poo. There's no more empty space for thought to wander through. We've filled every corner. And when there's no space, there's no spark. No boredom, no Eureka. No quiet, no insight. Just us, endlessly occupied. Expecting our next big idea to load, buffering behind five open tabs. So stop taking your phone to the toilet! Allow yourself that loo-time clarity! Miski Omar is a speech pathologist, writer and director from Sydney
Axios
10-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Hearst to buy the Dallas Morning News
A New York-based media company has announced it will buy the Dallas Morning News, ending the newspaper's 140-year history of local ownership. Why it matters: The DMN was among a few large newspapers in the country that were still family owned. The DMN purchase will put Hearst over the largest newspapers in Texas. The intrigue: Hedge funds have taken over many newspapers across the country and gutted them. Hearst appears to be a better outcome for the DMN. The company also owns the Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman and other smaller Texas news outlets. Flashback: George Bannerman Dealey oversaw the launch of the Dallas Morning News in 1885. Zoom out: The DMN's former headquarters, known for its "Rock of Truth" facade, was at risk of being sold to a data center earlier this year.
Economic Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Mind Over Money: Emotional Intelligence is the new leadership edge — and women are already there
Women Leaders Show Greater Openness and Awareness Live Events Both Genders Focus on Mental Fitness — But Differently Neuroscience Provides Data-Driven Clarity A Shift Toward Intentional Mental Fitness Across Genders (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel But when it comes to leaders, are women more aware and engaged in this space than their male counterparts? ETMarkets spoke to a range of experts — from psychosomatic healers and executive coaches to neuroscientists — to understand whether women leaders are indeed more aware of their mental health needs compared to their male answers reveal a nuanced but consistent pattern: women not only talk more about mental fitness but also take deliberate steps to build it into their lives and leadership to Kaajal Desai, Transformation Coach and Psychosomatic Healer, women are more inclined toward self-reflection and communication when it comes to their mental health.'Women tend to be more aware of mental health compared to men. They are often more open to self-reflection, communication, and proactive in utilizing tools to maintain good mental health,' says this doesn't necessarily mean they are always in better mental health, their willingness to engage with it is often higher. Desai also notes that many women leaders embrace a transformational leadership style — emphasizing collaboration, emotional intelligence, and over 2,500 hours of coaching under her belt, Desai highlights that 95% of her coachees are women — including those in senior management roles.'The multiple roles that women play in their personal and professional lives often lead them to seek support through counseling or coaching,' she Vip, an Executive & Business Coach and former MD at a multinational bank, offers a nuanced view based on his coaching experience.'Both men and women leaders have an increasing level of focus on mental fitness, though women tend to talk about it more and explore different ways to stay mentally fit,' he often engage in activities such as singing, dancing, journaling, or decluttering — acts that promote emotional regulation and relaxation. Men may prefer more structured or performance-oriented methods. Vip points out that while approaches may differ, mental fitness is now on the radar for leaders across the a scientific lens to the conversation, Kumaar Bagrodia, Founder of NeuroLeap, shares insights from over 20,000 brain assessments conducted using neurotechnology.'Women leaders often show a higher degree of awareness and engagement with their mental health compared to their male counterparts,' says attributes part of this difference to brain network dynamics — particularly the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is more active in women and linked to self-reflection. While this connectivity can sometimes lead to emotional rumination, when trained and harnessed, it gives women a 'metacognitive edge.'Women also score higher on interoceptive awareness — the ability to sense internal bodily states — and are generally more willing to seek professional help.'They're not necessarily less stressed—but they are often more intentional about managing it,' Bagrodia he notes that when male leaders do engage in mental fitness practices, the transformation can be equally profound — especially when they view mental well-being as a performance enabler rather than a sign of consensus among experts is clear: while women leaders may be more vocal and proactive about mental fitness, the importance of emotional and psychological well-being is resonating across the leadership it's through journaling and coaching or neurofeedback and mindfulness, mental fitness is steadily becoming a core part of leadership development — not just for women, but for all leaders looking to thrive in a complex, fast-paced world.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Mind Over Money: Emotional Intelligence is the new leadership edge — and women are already there
But when it comes to leaders, are women more aware and engaged in this space than their male counterparts? ETMarkets spoke to a range of experts — from psychosomatic healers and executive coaches to neuroscientists — to understand whether women leaders are indeed more aware of their mental health needs compared to their male counterparts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Support elderly mothers. Donate Today HelpAge India Donate Now Undo Their answers reveal a nuanced but consistent pattern: women not only talk more about mental fitness but also take deliberate steps to build it into their lives and leadership styles. Women Leaders Show Greater Openness and Awareness According to Kaajal Desai, Transformation Coach and Psychosomatic Healer, women are more inclined toward self-reflection and communication when it comes to their mental health. 'Women tend to be more aware of mental health compared to men. They are often more open to self-reflection, communication, and proactive in utilizing tools to maintain good mental health,' says Desai. Live Events While this doesn't necessarily mean they are always in better mental health, their willingness to engage with it is often higher. Desai also notes that many women leaders embrace a transformational leadership style — emphasizing collaboration, emotional intelligence, and well-being. With over 2,500 hours of coaching under her belt, Desai highlights that 95% of her coachees are women — including those in senior management roles. 'The multiple roles that women play in their personal and professional lives often lead them to seek support through counseling or coaching,' she adds. Both Genders Focus on Mental Fitness — But Differently Amit Vip, an Executive & Business Coach and former MD at a multinational bank, offers a nuanced view based on his coaching experience. 'Both men and women leaders have an increasing level of focus on mental fitness, though women tend to talk about it more and explore different ways to stay mentally fit,' he notes. Women often engage in activities such as singing, dancing, journaling, or decluttering — acts that promote emotional regulation and relaxation. Men may prefer more structured or performance-oriented methods. Vip points out that while approaches may differ, mental fitness is now on the radar for leaders across the board. Neuroscience Provides Data-Driven Clarity Bringing a scientific lens to the conversation, Kumaar Bagrodia, Founder of NeuroLeap, shares insights from over 20,000 brain assessments conducted using neurotechnology. 'Women leaders often show a higher degree of awareness and engagement with their mental health compared to their male counterparts,' says Bagrodia. He attributes part of this difference to brain network dynamics — particularly the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is more active in women and linked to self-reflection. While this connectivity can sometimes lead to emotional rumination, when trained and harnessed, it gives women a 'metacognitive edge.' Women also score higher on interoceptive awareness — the ability to sense internal bodily states — and are generally more willing to seek professional help. 'They're not necessarily less stressed—but they are often more intentional about managing it,' Bagrodia explains. Interestingly, he notes that when male leaders do engage in mental fitness practices, the transformation can be equally profound — especially when they view mental well-being as a performance enabler rather than a sign of weakness. A Shift Toward Intentional Mental Fitness Across Genders The consensus among experts is clear: while women leaders may be more vocal and proactive about mental fitness, the importance of emotional and psychological well-being is resonating across the leadership spectrum. Whether it's through journaling and coaching or neurofeedback and mindfulness, mental fitness is steadily becoming a core part of leadership development — not just for women, but for all leaders looking to thrive in a complex, fast-paced world.
Morocco World
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Morocco World
New Weather Alert Forecasts Thunderstorms, Strong Wind in Several Moroccan Provinces
Rabat – Heavy thunderstorms are expected in several Moroccan provinces as well as hail and winds on Thursday and Friday. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DMN) said today that rainfall between 25 and 50 millimeters will hit several provinces from noon to 11 p.m., affecting Figuig, Jerada, Guercif, Taourirt, Sefrou, Boulemane, and Taza. The same weather will affect Tinghir, Errachidia, and Midelt. Strong winds reaching 75 to 90 kilometers per hour are expected from Thursday afternoon to Friday at 3 a.m. The weather will potentially raise local dust storms, the weather office said. It will affect Jerada, Taourirt, Figuig, Oujda-Angad, Guercif, Boulemane, Azilal, Al Haouz, Errachidia, Tinghir, Midelt, and Ouarzazate. The weather office issued a similar warning on Wednesday, noting that thunderstorms, hail, and powerful wind gusts will affect large parts of Morocco on Thursday. The weather alert warns citizens that hail and strong gusts of wind are expected, advising travelers to avoid unnecessary road trips, particularly in areas where landslides or flash floods are a concern. Videos online show submerged streets due to heavy rainfall. Viral videos show hail and rainfall flooding Zagora, a town in the Draa River valley in the Draa Tafilalet region., Tags: rainfall in Moroccothunderstorms
