Many believe that back pain is an inevitable part of getting older. However, new research has revealed that back troubles might just be a side effect of our modern lifestyle. Anthropologists who have studied indigenous tribes all over the world note that they rarely complain of problems with their back, despite consistently performing arduous physical […]
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We all have somewhere else to be these days. And even though many of us pass the time with a little help from our devices, sometimes it’s good to consider the impact that our commutes can have on our well being. Studies show that adding 20 minutes to a round trip commute has the same […]
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Sitting at your desk is something that the average person spends 6 hours a day doing. With all that time at your desk setup, the tendency to slouch is real — and while comfortable in the moment, not having the proper desk posture can lead to pain. Here are 5 tips that Jon Cinkay from […]
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I wanted to create a space that was minimal and tailored around the needs of my work. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked in various industries from advertising and branding, to education. Currently I’m the Chief Content Officer at The Futur, a design education company where I teach and share what I know through […]
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We live in a time-based economy. It’s why we get annoyed when we feel that our time is being taken away from us. Like when someone calls without texting first. Or when the Uber driver takes a little longer than usual to arrive. We’re spoiled by 2-day free shipping and Instagram likes. Our generation of […]
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“Instagram is secretly recording us.” While this dystopia has proven to be debunked, it’s a thought that many of us have had as we scroll through our feeds and come across an ad that seems eerily similar to something we were just talking about. It turns out that while Facebook might not (yet) be big […]
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A bag made with real full-grain leather like the ISM backpack is made to last for years, especially if it’s regularly taken care of. To make sure your leather bag lasts for the duration of its use, this is one method for cleaning and ensuring your leather bag’s longevity: 1. Remove dirt and […]
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Amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become an unexpected and inevitable reality for many working professionals. While freelancers and work-from-home (WFH) veterans may have their daily workday down to a science, the average working professional must quickly adapt to a new routine and an at home-office, while maintaining the same productive workflow. […]