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Life is brimming with junk, from clothes we dont wear to overflowing diaries. And its making us feel overwhelmed and overloaded like never before.

Behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz discusses the concept of subtraction for problem-solving and joy in his book "Subtract. The Untapped Science of Less."

Todays other top news includes Alabamas Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are "children" under state law, updates on the Kansas City shooting, and a productivity surge in the U.S.

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Spring is not only a time for cleaning our homes, but also for decluttering organizations. Managerial clutter, bureaucratic tasks, and excessive meetings waste time and lower morale. Implementing a regular employee-driven spring cleaning process can empower employees and ensure that unnecessary processes are eliminated.

Employees said that they spent an average of 27% of their time on bureaucratic chores such as writing reports or documenting compliance. Every year most companies hold annual performance reviews in which managers assess their charges and the charges respond. Employees also need the opportunity to suggest ways in which the company is making poor use of their time

Parenting is exhausting marathon, from the early, sleep-deprived days, to the nonstop grind of elementary school extracurricular activities, to the

When we buy a new phone, bike, or car, we instinctively want all the bells and whistles. By nature, humans are driven to improve our lives and make things better by adding bigger, better, faster, and all the latest features.

KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz about his new book ‘ Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less .’

When we buy a new phone, bike, or car, we instinctively want all the bells and whistles. By nature, humans are driven to improve our lives and make things better by adding bigger, better, faster, and all the latest features.