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More employees would pick natural light over childcare when it comes to work perks
How to fit mindfulness meditation into a busy work day
Don't expect to be a mindfulness whiz right away. It takes practice, and the more you practice, the more centered you're bound to feel.
The average social security benefit does not cover basic living expenses: A state-by-state look
This visualization signals an ugly truth: Social security, on its own, hardly affords anyone a decent standard of living.
How we can apply the lessons of the Fred Rogers documentary to our own careers
The new moving documentary on Fred Rogers worldview and career has lessons we can apply from the film to our own professional lives.
Today's Top Stories September 22, 2018
7 things in your diet that could be sabotaging your sleep
If you struggle with insomnia, striving for the right balance of these foods, drinks, and specific nutrients may help you get a good night’s rest.
This is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in life
The truth is, all excuses come back to one grand excuse, and that’s the beloved concept of time. And we all have the time.
The real reason you should have a lemon everyday
When you down enough lemon, you improve your stomach’s ability to break down the foods you’re consuming. Such an easy way to boost your health, right?
Neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you an awesome parent
This is what science says about what’s going on in kids’ brains and what they need from you as a parent as they grow up.
8 things that set truly confident people apart
It’s time to remove any lingering self-doubt. Here's how to be more confident.
The two words that will lead you to success and happiness
Say yes to things and stay active — especially socializing, which makes us happier. ... Trying to do too many things is the path to mediocrity.
This executive likes to literally make her clients sweat
Many managers enjoy walk-and-talks to get employees out of the restrictions of the office and into the looser habitats of the wild.
6 tips for surviving a marathon workday
Welcome to the marathon workday. Here are six tips for surviving the longest one ever.
If you sleep less than 7 hours, you are more likely to crash your car
Before worrying about how your workday is going to go, first, worry about how you are going to get there, and if you're OK to drive.
How we think about introverts and solitude may be all wrong
"Under this new personality paradigm ... when you have a strong sense of self and feel in control of your life, solitude becomes an enjoyable experience."
Survey: Hearing about layoffs would make 44% of Americans look elsewhere
"The good news is that this and the top frustrations that job seekers have with the recruitment process can all be improved by any employer of any size."
Women (especially founders) face a 20% equity gap at work
"The research found that women make up 35% of equity-holding employees, but only hold 20% of equity. The gap gets more pronounced for female founders."
Why this ‘Big Bang Theory’ star wants to help you get your childhood dream job
Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik has never stopped learning (she has a PhD in neuroscience) and is passionate about encouraging others to do the same.
Why this powerhouse VC chose a ‘Bachelor’ to co-host her podcast for women
Jesse Draper and Ben Higgins have launched a podcast to help and highlight female founders called “Lady Bosses (and Ben)."
New data paint an unpleasant picture of poverty in the US
"Things are even worse when it comes to child poverty. In the U.S., child poverty rates have surpassed 20 percent for several decades."
Here’s how much more money American men earn than women at every age
"There is nonetheless a striking separation between the median wages for men and women during young and middle adulthood."
6 practical reasons why you are not a strong leader
"You need the fierce determination that comes from being a strong leader. Core beliefs about yourself and your abilities will guide your daily decisions."
‘Friendship guilt’ and how to overcome it
It’s easy to feel ‘friendship guilt’, but it’s crucial to remember that we can show someone we care in more special ways that just sending a quick text.
5 cold email writing tips to make you hate yourself even more
There are a few proven steps you can take to double (even triple!) how much you hate yourself.
5 phrases that have no English translation, but totally capture what you’ve always wanted to say
Here are five words that quickly and beautifully distill some very "Thrivey" concepts less elegantly rendered in English.
Research report: How to have a happy family in 7 steps
Happy families are better and the children of happy families are more successful. Here's how to get there in 7 steps.
10 ways to improve your sleep and increase your productivity
Eliminate interruptions.
How to feel amazing before 8 a.m.
In the first 60-120 minutes of your day, you can change your entire life.
Majority of advertising/marketing hiring managers favor a ‘compressed schedule’
In addition, 52% of hiring managers feel that work-life balance is the responsibility of both the company and individuals.
Survey: 72% of employees think their coworkers aren’t good communicators
34% of people surveyed think that GIFs and emojis "are appropriate for workplace communication," 66% would rather give them a hard pass.
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Study finds that ‘very unattractive’ people make more money
A study from the Journal of Business and Psychology of 20,000 young Americans, interviewed the subjects at home at age 16 and then three more times before they turned 29-years-old. The researchers looked at the correlation between attractiveness and income of the participants based on a five-point scale of physical attractiveness from "very unattractive" to "very attractive." They found something very interesting when it came to looks and earnings...
This is the surprising benefit of going for that third cup of coffee
That first cup of coffee in the morning is absolutely needed to wake you up. The second cup of coffee a bit later keeps the momentum up. The third cup is when you start to feel a bit guilty and doubt your sense of self. But this new study will help get rid of that guilt.
Stanford professor: The workplace is literally killing us
No good employer is going to outright say that they kill you, but new research finds that too many modern workplaces are grim reapers inflicting a fatal amount of stress on our bodies and minds.
