You’re dealing with burnout the wrong way. Here are 3 tactics that will help

Presented by

Virtual reality was supposed to change the world. What we got instead was some fun headsets and a few bite sized games—something to entertain grandma at Thanksgiving, then put back on the shelf. But new research has discovered a before-unknown benefit of VR. Researchers at UCLA discovered that mice, hooked into tiny, specialized VR rigs, experience a boost in the theta rhythms in their brains. It would be a completely forgettable finding, except that theta rhythms are critical in our cognition. And the ability to boost them, inside VR, could (theoretically) help us juice our own ability to think and learn. The possibilities are both wild and barely understood. While I keep scratching my head about what’s next, read my interview with the project’s lead researcher here.

—Mark Wilson

co.design

How VR could make you smarter

A scientist just proved that virtual reality can induce powerful brain states for intelligence and health. Read more.

work smarter

You’re still dealing with burnout the wrong way. Here are 3 tactics that will actually help

Burnout expert Kelley Bonner notes that not many are talking about how to deal with the underlying issues that masquerade as burnout. Read more.

impact

How this cat has helped me live rent-free for the past 10 weeks

A growing group of websites helps people travel cheaply by connecting them to people who need housesitters or petsitters. The only trick is getting your first gig. Read more.

a message from morning brew

Get Smarter in 5 Minutes

There's a reason over 3 million read Morning Brew — the daily email that sums up the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Check it out.

What will it take for brands to design products that aren’t disposable?

The new book “Meaningful Stuff: Design That Lasts” examines how product design can move from planned obsolescence to a new model of repair, reuse, and longevity. Read more.

creator economy

How Brandon ‘Sad Papi’ Skier became TikTok’s chillest cook

Brandon Skier worked in fine dining for over 10 years until the pandemic hit. Here’s how TikTok went from something to pass time to a full-time career. Read more.

tech

Apple’s updated podcast app got you frustrated? Here are 6 alternatives

The Apple podcast app is awful. These alternatives will help you break free. Read more.

tech tips

With this simple browser trick, your to-do list will be inescapable

Here’s how to schedule time with your to-do list so it’s impossible to ignore. Read more.

co.design

This outrageously exuberant couture collection celebrates Black inventors erased from history

Pyer Moss’s Kerby Jean-Raymond was the first Black American invited to present at Haute Couture Week. His show pushed back against racism and elitism in high fashion. Read more.

recommender

10 stylish summer dresses that’ll take you from work to play

These dresses are chic, functional, and perfect for transitioning back into the office. Read more.

podcast

This company mines everyday plants for breakthrough discoveries

On today’s World Changing Ideas podcast, we explore the ‘dark matter’ inside the plants we think we know so well.

LISTEN NOW

news

Plot twist: Hollywood movies aren’t dead

According to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, global box office revenue is poised for a dramatic comeback, returning to pre-pandemic levels by 2023 and exceeding them in 2024.

Movie ticket sales took an unprecedented hit when COVID-19 first struck, fueling speculation that the sector could be permanently damaged as theaters shuttered. Last year, global cinema revenues fell to below $12 billion, compared to more than $40 billion the year before, PwC reports.

But they’re bouncing back this year and could hit close to $42 billion in 2024 as studios line up more and more franchise-friendly tentpoles, crossing their fingers and hoping that vaccines keep COVID-19 and its variants at bay.

The revenue projections were included as part of PwC’s “Global Entertainment & Media Outlook” report for 2021-2025, which was released on Monday.

FREE SPONSORED E-BOOK OF THE DAY

The Blueprint: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights

($17.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time – Expires tomorrow!
Click here to download your free e-book.

Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or feedback please email us at newsletters@fastcompany.com. And don't forget to share Compass with your friends. Have a great day!

Support strength in journalism
Join Fast Company Premium for $1

You can update your details here.
If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, unsubscribe here
If you were forwarded Compass and like it, subscribe here

View this newsletter online

7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195

You’re dealing with burnout the wrong way. Here are 3 tactics that will help

Older messages

Only 5 Days Left to Save on Your Most Innovative Companies Application!

The 26 best new productivity apps for 2021

Here are six signs that it’s time to quit your job

Why Netflix movies look so weird

How the dream entry-level job in Hollywood became a never-ending, low-pay nightmare

You Might Also Like

Never mind the ballots

10-second trick

🔍 How James Clear Manufactured Word Of Mouth To Create A NYT’s #1 Best Seller

🚀 The Black Friday Sale is LIVE - Act Now!

The haka heard around the world

Weird trick results in 14.1 million monthly visitors

How to improve the observability and reliability of your AI cluster [💡Webinar ]

Podcast app setup

On The (Product) Hunt!

Highlight your social media ROI to execs