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New study reveals why some people are more creative than others Ladders Contributor

Our findings indicate that the creative brain is “wired” differently and that creative people are better able to engage brain systems that don’t typically work together. Read More

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When girls see female superheroes, they are more likely to feel confident Monica Torres

Girls in the survey said their favorite female characters helped them identify as “strong,” “brave,” “confident” and “motivated.” … Read More

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Why hearing Christmas music in November can be irritating Monica Torres

Holiday music can be stressful because it reminds us of the obligations that are tied to the holiday. Read More

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New study shows this type of coffee can help ward off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Meredith Lepore

The research analyzed how dark roasts have the ability to inhibit the production of proteins that are associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Read More

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A new way to read/listen to books based on brain science Benjamin P. Hardy

The goal is to become the best thinker possible, and to become creative, imaginative, and innovative. If you’re not becoming more fluid and adaptive, then you’re becoming increasingly irrelevant. Read More

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How smelling lavender could relieve anxiety Monica Torres

As Americans have become more anxious, our search for homeopathic solutions has become more extensive. Read More

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Larks and night owls unite! The question isn’t when we sleep, it’s how much Ladders Contributor

People often rationalize short-changing sleep because of all the things they need to get done during the day. Read More

Office Life

1 super rare sign you’re supposed to be a leader, according to science Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

If you’re someone who is able to keep your cool — and care — even when your team is driving you nuts, you were born to be a leader. Read More

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Study: Psychopaths are romantically attracted to other psychopaths Monica Torres

On the recent BBC drama “Killing Eve,” Villanelle is the assassin villain who charms people to her like helpless moths to a flame. Villanelle’s colleagues and enemies are equally attracted and repulsed by her calculating and magnetic personality. Even the British agent Eve who is charged with tracking her down finds herself attracted to Villanelle … Read More

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

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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

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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.