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7 things highly confident people avoid doing in meetings Anouare Abdou

We’ve all met a highly confident person — even in meetings. These are 7 things they avoid doing during, which helps them appear even more so. Read More

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5 buzzwords that cost the candidate the job, according to recruiters Una Dabiero via Fairygodboss

When you’re in an interview, there are 5 buzzwords that can actually cost you the job. According to recruiters, these are the ones to avoid. Read More

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10 books you should read right now to make you feel better about the future Michael Dinich

With the events of 2020 still looming over us, now is a great time to investigate a few feel-good books that will make the future look a bit brighter. Read More

Office Life

5 easy ways to boost your team’s morale Molly Hellerman

Team morale is the spirit of a group formed by their mental and emotional state that motivates % to succeed. If a team is satisfied, morale is high. Read More

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The top tech jobs in 2020 and the skills you must have to secure them CW Headley

On balance, the tech industry seems to be the most secure in the wake of commercial limitations. Americans who previously occupied hospitality industries used quarantine to re-assess their trajectory as a result. Read More

Health

This is the age that people are the happiest, according to Dartmouth scientists CW Headley

The study subsumed four main areas of satisfaction, namely mental health, frequency of social interactions, and ideations with respect to these interactions, physical wellness, and national well-being. Read More

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Why there’s never been a better time for reinvention Jen Fisher

There’s no one right way to go about change; the important thing is to be deliberate and purposeful, and keep moving forward. Read More

Health

If you wear this clothing item every day, it could be the key to weight loss Meredith Lepore

A classic study found that, yes, more relaxed clothing can actually be very beneficial for your health but it is a type of clothing in particular that could actually help you shed pounds. Read More

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Study shows this dangerous activity could be the reason your relationships fail Kyle Schnitzer

People who binge-drink have trouble feeling empathy for others due to the strain binge-drinking has on the brain, new research from the University of Sussex reports. Read More

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4 pro tips for navigating the job hunt during COVID-19 Create and Cultivate Editors

Create the future you deserve by building your new job-hunt routine and staying on top of your goals and skills. Use these tips to your advantage. Read More

Health

This type of attitude can be disastrous for your health Sarah Dillon

The brain affects the body — yes, even your attitude does. According to a new study, if you have this type of outlook, it could be disastrous to your health. Read More

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