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Americans are calling out sick and taking more mental health days. Gen Z is driving the change.

Gen Z is redefining sick days

NBC News

In a survey, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults without college degrees said they had no close friends. People without college degrees also reported less participation in social activities like going to parks or restaurants than college-educated adults. The findings come amid a documented rise in loneliness and social isolation.

A stark social divide: Adults without college degrees more likely to have no close friends, survey finds

The Atlantic

They’re more depressed, more anxious, and lonelier than any other age group in America—but their distress has gone widely unnoticed.

20-Somethings Are in Trouble

Fortune

An X post from a beloved Muppet gave rise to an inaugural survey on well-being in the U.S.

COVID is negatively impacting Americans’ mental health, reveals Elmo-inspired survey

The days of being "scared to death" to call in sick are over.

Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It’s redefining the workplace

Insider

My parents are older, and I'm an only child. But they aren't pressuring me to have kids anytime soon; they just want me to be happy and successful.

I'm Gen Z with baby-boomer parents. They are more focused on my professional success than wanting grandchildren.

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K.D. Lewis

In the world of dating and relationships, the sight of older men with much younger women is a phenomenon that often sparks curiosity and debate. What is it about younger partners that draws these men in, and what lies beneath the surface of these age-gap relationships?

The Truth Behind Older Men's Preference for Younger Partners

Upworthy

If you’re a Gen Xer or older, one surprising habit the younger generations developed is their love of subtitles or closed-captioning while watching TV. To older generations, closed-captioning was only for grandparents, the hearing impaired, or when watching the news in a restaurant or gym.But these days, studies show that Millenials and Gen Z are big fans of captions and regularly turn them on when watching their favorite streaming platforms. A recent study found that more than half of Gen Z and Millenials prefer captions on when watching television.It’s believed that their preference for subtitles stems from the ubiquity of captioning on social media sites such as TikTok or Instagram.

Gen X mom can’t understand why her Millenial and Gen Z kids watch TV with closed captions

A Dime Saved

In a world where specialized skills are often valued above all else, it's easy to overlook the potential of seemingly useless abilities and useless skills. However, these underrated talents can hold surprising opportunities to generate income. From whistling and finger snapping to knitting and origami, there's a range of often-dismissed skills that can be transformed into profitable ventures. Retired boomers can use some of these skills to make some extra money!

12 Seemingly Useless Skills Retired Boomers Can Use To Actually Make Money

Texas State

An uptick in sausage demand can offer the latest sign of consumers tightening their belts as they continue grappling with high prices. There has been "modest growth" in the dinner sausage category for one producer, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve's Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey released Monday. This underscores the trends of shoppers opting for cheaper products and pulling back spending all together as cumulative inflation bites into purchasing power.

Increased sausage demand could be worrying signal on the economy

Parade

Discover how excessive flattery can manifest as traits in adulthood.

People Who Were 'Overly Praised' as Children Usually Develop These 13 Traits as Adults, Psychologists Say

The Silent Generation. Baby boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. Gen Alpha. Social science and pop culture commentators have spent decades grouping and analyzing the different generations, assigning various qualities, habits and tendencies to each age group.But some people don’t identify with their generation, or at least these particular categories of them. Those on the cusp between two generations often feel like neither aligns with who they are.. That’s where Generation Jones comes in. 

People born between 1954 and 1965 are thrilled to learn they're not boomers, but 'Gen Jones'

New York Post

You’ve heard of red flags in relationships, but what are “beige flags“?

Everyone knows to run at the sight of a red flag, while beige ones have slipped under the radar and aren’t as in-your-face.

The latter are more subtle behaviors or signs in a relationship that foreshadow potential conflict or even the possibility of abuse.

The discussion surrounding these kinds of warning signs has increased with the release of the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends With Us” in which the protagonist Lily Bloom (portrayed by Blake Lively) goes through these experiences with her boyfriend, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).



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Forget relationship ‘red flags’ — these ‘beige’ ones are just as worrisome: expert

Los Angeles County, CA

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

NewsNinja

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Grief can have serious physical consequences that impact the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. During periods of grief, changes in diet and unhealthy choices can adversely impact the body. Grieving is a dynamic process rather than a static state of being. Grief is an intense sense of sorrow, typically in...

Grief’s Impact on the Body

Three levels of social needs must be met to feel fulfilled in life. It’s better to focus on quality rather than quantity of social relations. Escaping the loneliness trap is especially difficult for seniors. The specter of loneliness looms large over our aging population. As we get old, loved...

How to Avoid Feeling Lonely in Later Life

Everette Taylor's least-favorite trait in an employee is simple: a lack of self-awareness. People without self-awareness tend to be "ego-driven" and less willing — or able — to work with other people, says Taylor, the CEO of crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. They're prone to "thinking inwardly about what they would want and what they think is best when it comes to customers," he tells CNBC Make It.

35-year-old CEO shares the No. 1 red flag he sees in employees: People who aren't self-aware 'really struggle with this'

Ever notice how some of those good ol’ American traditions seem to be quietly slipping away? Whether you’re a Millennial cruising through life or a Boomer reminiscing about the “good old days,” join me on a journey through the customs that are slowly becoming relics of the past.

Millennial Meltdown: 21 American Traditions That Are Ceasing to Exist

The Motley Fool

Living with the 'rents isn't just about pinching pennies anymore. Here's why crashing with parents is becoming the new normal.

3 Reasons Why Most Young Adults Are Crashing With Our Parents, Backed by Research

NewsBreak

Gen Z is unhappier than ever—but don't just blame Instagram: Money, distrust and the future are top concerns

Happiness is declining among America's young adults, and no one seems to agree on why. In this year's World Happiness Report, which ranks 143 countries across...

Gen Z is unhappier than ever—but don't just blame Instagram: Money, distrust and the future are top concerns

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