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I took melatonin every day and it ruined my sleep cycle Kaitlyn McInnis

Here’s exactly what happened when I tried taking melatonin everyday for a week to combat the stress and anxiety I was feeling come nighttime—and how it ended up making my sleep routine worse than it was before. Read More

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5 ways to stand out during a virtual job fair Ryan Shea

There are millions of us unemployed for a variety of reasons, one, of course, being what this pandemic has done to many industries out there. There appears to be glimmers of hope, however, as the amount of virtual job fairs has increased exponentially as a result of COVID. Read More

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How to ensure that your transition into retirement is fulfilling Kelly Beaton

If you’re of retirement age, or almost there, you might already be thinking about the transition. Be fulfilled when you retire with these tips. Read More

Health

80% of COVID-19 patients don’t have enough of this in their body Kyle Schnitzer

Eighty percent of 216 COVID-19 positive patients reported having vitamin D deficiencies when they entreated the Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla in Spain, according to a new study. Read More

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5 telltale signs you may have work from home burnout Meredith Schneider

Do you suspect you’re on the verge of burning out? These are the 5 telltale signs that you just might be. Read more, here. Read More

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Doing this activity during meetings may make you look bad Steve Adcock

Make it clear that your tendency is not consuming the entirety of your attention and that you are still focused on the meeting and what is being said. Read More

Health

COVID-19 can impact your sleep in this weird way Kelsey Michal

Have you found yourself having vivid dreams lately? According to new research, COVID-19 can have an effect on this aspect of your sleep. Read More

Health

I ate a grapefruit every morning, and it changed my skin Danielle Page

When I read about the benefits eating a grapefruit could hold for my skin I was intrigued enough to stock up and commit to eating one every morning. Read More

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This hiring manager says she will only hire people who stop and do this in an interview Una Dabiero via Fairygodboss

Get inside the head of a hiring manager for your next interview — this one says she will only hire people who stop and do this. Read More

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I’m deaf and this is what happens when I get on a Zoom call Quinn Keast

For me, a product designer, this approach to work is amazing. Long stretches of focus time and being able to decide when and how to best do my work. Read More

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The 9 best freelance jobs you can do from anywhere Todd at Invested Wallet

Are you looking to become a freelancer? You might have a million questions on where to start — these are the best places to find freelance jobs. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.