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Study: Your social network is a more accurate portrait of your health than Fitbit

“We were interested in the topology of the social network — what does my position within my social network predict about my health and well-being?” … Read More

Health
This is the exact exercise you must do if you want to be happier with your job

Stressed at work? A new study suggests you try cycling. Read More

Advice
The perils of achievement

We need security, and we crave order, and we make a quiet presumption that our achievements will get us there. It makes sense, too. Read More

Advice
Stop believing privilege is the key to early retirement

The thought that achieving financial independence and early retirement is a “privilege” strikes me as an arrogant way to describe early retirement. Read More

How To
How to plan ahead so you can splurge all summer

There are ways to plan ahead in the winter and spring so that you’re financially ready for summer. Do these things so you can feel like you’re “splurging”! … Read More

How To
How to clear your computer of focus-draining distractions

Remember that the quantity of digital stuff isn’t the problem — it’s the visual distraction and clutter that saps productivity and focus. Read More

Productivity
10 things you need on your desk for a happier work day

For me, a non-negotiable end of workday ritual is to tidy my desk so it looks the same as when I arrived. This brings the workday full circle. Read More

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Why chasing goals is fleeting, and leaves most people unhappy and unfulfilled

Goals are funny. In your mind, they are these distant carrots we choose for ourselves, working tirelessly toward their achievement. Read More

Health
The top 5 mistakes people make when trying to get in shape for the summer

The time crunch factor can push people to the limits, and I’m here to talk you out of making some crucial mistakes when you’re trying to get a summer body. Read More

How To
How to build a business that lasts more than 200 years – lessons from Japan’s shinise companies

There is even a specific Japanese term for companies that have survived for more than a century, retained ownership within the same family. Read More

Advice
12 ways to make hard decisions easier

We asked members of the Thrive community to share their best tips for making life decisions when they feel stumped. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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.