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Psychologists Confirm That a Canceled Meeting Is Good for You

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Free at Last: You know that euphoric sense of relief you get when someone cancels plans? Turns out you’re not lazy — there’s psychology behind it. A new study published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research wanted to understand why gaining time unexpectedly feels different from having planned free time.

The Study: Researchers from four universities surveyed over 2,300 people on how they perceive and utilize “windfall time” (time they didn’t expect to have). They found that an hour you get from canceled plans feels longer than a scheduled hour because the unexpectedness creates a sense of opportunity. Participants who gained windfall time filled it with longer activities (productive and not). The more last-minute the canceled plans, the more likely participants were to opt for a leisurely replacement activity.

The Takeaway: Your brain genuinely perceives windfall time as “bonus time.” To make the most of the abundant feeling, channel it into something restorative.

Keep in Mind: The study just measured perception; it did not measure productivity. A canceled meeting might feel like a gift, but the relief comes from the unexpectedness rather than the lack of obligation.

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Over 50? This Retirement Income Guide Was Made for You

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Planning for retirement raises many questions. Have you considered how much it will cost, how you'll pay for it or how you’ll generate the income you’ll need? For many, these questions can feel overwhelming, but answering them can be crucial for a comfortable future.

Start by understanding your goals, estimating your expenses and identifying potential income streams. The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income can help you navigate these essential questions. If you have $1,000,000 or more saved for retirement, download your free guide today to learn how to build a clear and effective retirement income plan. Discover ways to align your portfolio with your long-term goals, so you can reach the future you deserve.

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Fitness

Can Bodyweight Workouts Build Muscle?

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You Should Know: Strength training isn't just about building muscles — it benefits your whole body, including metabolic, cardiovascular, bone, and joint health. Still, pumping iron at the gym can be intimidating, and setting up home equipment isn’t always feasible. So are bodyweight exercises actually enough to provide similar benefits and improve strength?

Going Deeper: Muscle growth comes from the tension placed on muscles, not the weights themselves. Bodyweight exercises can create that tension, but not all movements are equally effective. For example, bicep curls won’t work without weights, while push-ups force you to support up to 75% of your body, creating significant muscle strain.

Takeaway: To build muscle with bodyweight exercises, they need to be pushed to failure. Doing the same number of air squats as weighted squats isn’t enough — increasing reps, adjusting difficulty, or trying variations (like single-leg squats) is key. And if mobility and functionality are more of a goal than strength, bodyweight exercises are ideal.

Bottom Line: Studies have shown that bodyweight exercises can produce results similar to weight training, but you’ll likely have to work longer to get to muscle failure. The most effective combo is both bodyweight exercises and weight training, but bodyweight exercises alone still offer a practical, accessible way to build strength and support overall health.

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Nutrition & Food

How to Reduce Your Pesticide Exposure

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Dirty Dozen: It's that time of year again. Every spring, the Environmental Working Group releases a ranking of the fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residue, called the Dirty Dozen. The 2026 list put spinach at the top, followed by kale, collard, and mustard greens, then strawberries and grapes. This year, three of the ten most frequently detected pesticides were PFAS or “forever chemicals,” whose long-term health effects are still being studied.

The Benefits: Pesticide exposure has been linked to conditions like certain cancers and other diseases. High, chronic exposure is where most of the risk lies, but keeping your day-to-day intake low is a reasonable way to stay ahead of it, especially given how much is still unknown about the health risks of PFAS.

How to Do It: Thin-skinned fruits and vegetables tend to carry more residue than thick-skinned ones, so it's a good idea to set aside some of your grocery budget to choose organic for things like strawberries, spinach, and grapes. When you do buy conventional, it helps to wash everything under cold running water for at least 15 seconds to remove much of the residue. But even with concerns about pesticides, experts agree eating plenty of fruits and vegetables should be the priority — organic or conventional — as the benefits of a healthy diet outweigh the risks.

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Stuff We Love

Luv & Yum

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Starting your day with protein does a lot: it keeps you fuller longer, helps stabilize blood sugar, and can prevent that mid-morning crash. The tradeoff? It usually means skipping the foods you actually want — like pancakes and waffles. At least, it used to.

Luv & Yum’s protein pancake and waffle mix delivers the benefits of a high-protein breakfast without giving up the experience. But what stood out to us wasn’t just the macros — it’s the ingredient quality. The mix is USDA organic, gluten-free certified, and non-GMO, with a clear focus on doing things right across the board.

So yes — you can have your pancakes, and eat them too.

— Sean, G.M.

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What We're Cooking

Pasta Primavera (Pasta With Spring Vegetables)

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Serves: 4-6 | Cook Time: 45 minutes

Bright green vegetables make this pasta as beautiful as it is flavorful. The tender produce pairs with a creamy sauce made with crème fraîche instead of heavy cream, keeping things light while still satisfying. A garlic-infused butter adds a steady, mellow depth of flavor without overpowering. Finished with toasted pine nuts and a splash of lemon, this pasta primavera lives up to its name — a fresh, vibrant welcome to spring.

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How Will You Generate Income in Retirement?

A successful retirement can depend on having a clear plan. Fisher Investments’ The Definitive Guide to Retirement Income can help you calculate your future costs and structure your portfolio to meet your needs. Get insights you need to help build a durable income strategy for the long term.

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HEALTHY HABIT

The Threshold Walk Habit

Any time you feel stuck, flat, or mentally jammed up, walk outside for just two minutes. Brief bouts of movement can improve focus and mood, and stepping outdoors adds the added benefit of light exposure. The goal is not a workout — it’s interrupting inertia.

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Final Thought

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Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”

– Carl Jung, Memories, dreams, reflections

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