News Above the Noise—Week of July 28, 2024
1. In a Divided America, Our Olympians Represent the Best of Us
In a video introducing the U.S. Olympians this past weekend, Beyoncé “emphasized the fullness of the country as only she can,” writes Jerry Brewer in a column for The Washington Post. In the video, Beyoncé urges us to Get a look at America y’all, these hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us—the people of this big, bold, complicated nation, all rooting together for them. And during a time of intense political divide, the diversity of our Olympic athletes have the potential to bring us together. “Normally, we ask Olympians to make us proud,” Brewer writes. “But this time … we should make them proud.” To read this inspiring piece, click here.
2. Impatience is Our Modern Curse
These days, our technology offers constant stimulation. Our smartphones are always with us, there to do everything from answer questions to distract us to help us pass the time. The result? It’s becoming more difficult to deal with delays and setbacks. In this piece, clinical psychologist and Sunday Paper contributor Jenny Taitz shares her thoughts on why so many of us don’t have the ability to wait—and what we can do about it. You can read the article here.
3. Are You a Workaholic—or Just a Hard Worker?
While every profession has its share of hard workers and overachievers, jobs become all-consuming for roughly 15 percent of workers, according to research. Yet when a healthy work ethic develops into an addiction, it becomes workaholism and can have big consequences for your health. For more on what constitutes a workaholic and how to curb a work addiction, click here.
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