Stress is a constant in modern life. From daily challenges to global issues, people are searching for ways to cope better. Scientists are now turning to rats for insights on building resilience to stress.

Perfectionism often affects productivity and emotional well-being. It can lead to procrastination and heightened stress. Recognizing its impact and applying strategies to manage it are essential steps to improve mental health and efficiency.

Table of contents:

• What is perfectionism according to experts
• Three types of perfectionism
• Why perfectionists procrastinate
• Strategies to overcome perfectionism

Alberta’s education system is undergoing significant changes. After completing updates to the elementary curriculum, the focus is shifting to grades 7 to 10. These adjustments aim to modernize the curriculum, making it more relevant to today’s needs.

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• Key priorities for curriculum updates
• Concerns raised by Alberta Teachers’ Association
• Timeline and consultation process
• Modernizing education for future needs

Does income always boost happiness, or does the effect wear off after a certain point? New findings from recent studies indicate that higher income continues to affect happiness even beyond previous estimates. This research, involving renowned economists, sheds light on the influence of financial freedom and income on life satisfaction and well-being.

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• Revisiting the $75,000 threshold: findings by Kahneman, Killingsworth, and Mellers
• The role of subjective well-being in the income-happiness link
• Personal stories: the power of financial freedom
• Wealth’s influence on life choices

Biologist Joe Roman explains how animals, through their everyday activities like eating, migrating, and even dying, play a critical role in shaping ecosystems. His book, Eat, Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World, highlights the ways animals move nutrients across vast distances, supporting life. Roman emphasizes how restoring wildlife populations could be key to solving modern environmental challenges.

Table of Contents:

• Joe Roman on the role of animals in nutrient movement
• Whales as key contributors to ocean nutrient cycles
• Seabirds and Surtsey Island's ecological transformation
• Restoring wildlife to maintain nutrient cycles