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 Science of Everyday
Thinking
The Diversity and Inclusion Working Group invites you to
participate in the Lunch and Learn brown bag discussion series “Science of
Everyday Thinking.” These are free online sessions that address our limitations
of thinking, common biases, illusions, know thyself, intuition, and thinking pitfalls
and solutions. These sessions will be from noon to 1 p.m. every
Wednesday, from Aug. 1 thru Sept. 26 in room 4103. Learn
more about the “Science of Everyday Thinking” online.
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Best Place to Work
Golf Event
 NIFA employees practice their driving skills at the East
Potomac Golf Course during the NIFA Golf Event that took place June thru July
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Check out Fresh
from the Field, a weekly bulletin showcasing transformative impacts made by
grantees funded by NIFA.
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July and August Events
July is National Ice Cream
Month
Learning Links:
July 26, Spotlight
Training – GIS; A Framework for gathering, managing and analyzing date, noon to
1 p.m., in room 4103
Aug. 1, Science of
Everyday Thinking, noon to 1 p.m., in room 4103
Aug. 8, Getting
a Good Night’s Rest webinar, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Aug. 30, 128th
Anniversary of 1890s LGUs
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 Conquer Worry
Whether it stems from our personal or professional lives,
health concerns, social issues or even Mother Nature, we all have things we
worry about. While worrying is normal, and can even be beneficial at times,
it can occasionally get the best of us. Your Employee Assistance Program is
here to help you transform anxiousness into energy and regain control over
your concerns. In this issue of Solutions, you will learn: how to identify and
avoid the things that trigger your worries, tips to encourage and maintain a
calmer mindset, and the difference between worry anxiety. Read
the full Solutions newsletter.
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 Getting a Good
Night’s Rest
Sleep is nature’s reset button and, as research continues
to reveal, it is vital to our overall well-being. We are also learning that it
could be less about how much sleep we get, and more about the quality of rest
during our slumber. Still, getting a good night’s sleep seems to elude many of
us. This month’s webinar discusses the benefits of sleep, reveals common
culprits of sleep deprivation and interference, and provides helpful strategies
for catching better Zzz. Register
online for the Aug. 8 webinar from 1-2 p.m.
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Love Is a Verb,
Not a Noun
By Teresa Colon
I married well. Really well. Unexpectedly well, based on
my prior relationship history. One of the reasons our relationship works so
well is that I learned a valuable lesson from my parents: Love is a verb,
not a noun. My parents never verbalized this vital point; they showed it in how
they responded to each other. Read
the full Medium article.
Three Questions
that will Help You Regain Momentum When You’re Stuck
By Stephanie Vozza
Setting a goal creates a road map for the future, but if
you don’t know how to reach it, it can also be a recipe for getting stuck.
Anything new or different is cause for losing momentum, says Jason Womack,
coauthor of Get Momentum: How to Start When You’re Stuck. “What many
people do when they get stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed is to clear their
calendar, get out of the office, or make a list,” he says. “All you really need
to do is take the next step.” Read
the full Fast Company article.
Take Control of Your
Learning at Work
By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
Human beings have an astonishing ability to learn, but
our motivation to do so tends to decrease with age, particularly in
adulthood. As children, we are naturally curious and free to explore the world
around us. As adults, we are much more interested in preserving what we
learned, to the point of resisting any information and data that challenges our
views and opinions. Unsurprisingly, there is now big demand for employees who
can demonstrate high levels of “learnability,” the desire and ability
to quickly grow and adapt one’s skill set to remain employable throughout their
working life. Read the
full Harvard Business Review article.
 Want Kids to Learn
Well? Feed Them Well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or
eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and
food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing
students' bodies in addition to their minds. Watch
the Ted Talk video.
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