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This is the time of year when you will be the most stressed at work Meredith Lepore

Unless you live in a year round warm climate, winter is pretty rough for most of us However, a new surprising study finds that it is actually a different season that actually makes us more stressed. Read More

Productivity

The science behind the perfect nap to boost your productivity and creativity Mayo Oshin

Napping could help you overcome feelings of fatigue and raise your energy for the rest of the day, however, napping the wrong way could also leave you feeling even more groggy and waste valuable time. Read More

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How to be happy in today’s crazy world Eric Barker

The modern world promotes a culture of “be yourself.” But if you want to be happy, that isn’t always the best idea. To find more joy, spend a little less time being you and little more time being us. Read More

Office Life

This study says your anxiety can make you better at your job Meredith Lepore

A new study may help anyone with high-functioning anxiety feel a little better as researchers from the University of Toronto found that anxiety (in small doses) can help you to be more productive at work. It can help workers focus better and stay motivated. In other words, a small amount of anxiety can keep you on your toes and working hard. Read More

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Study: Taking a 5-day Facebook vacation reduces stress levels Jim DelCioppo

A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology concludes that a short-term hiatus from Facebook can help combat stress. Read More

Office Life

Are you seeing your coworkers through 'coffee goggles'?Meredith Lepore

Many people say ‘Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my first cup of coffee’ in an attempt to indicate that they are not fit for social interactions with other humans until they have some caffeine in their blood stream. It is a bit of an exaggerated statement but according to a new study, it has some real truth to it. Read More

Productivity

Peak-end rule: Why you make terrible life choices Nir Eyal

The peak-end rule serves a key evolutionary purpose – it helps us avoid devoting more brain capacity to memories we don’t need. Knowing about this cognitive quirk helps us use it to our advantage. Read More

Productivity

Use your music playlists to actually get MORE work done Sarah Landrum

While silence works for some people, there are certain situations where music will help a person’s productivity. Here are a few examples of how and when you can use music to increase your production. Read More

Office Life

Science says: Complaining about your bad boss will make it worse Elise Sole

According to a recent study, slamming your boss to a colleague, particularly a “passive listener,” can make you angrier, more pessimistic, and a worse employee. Read More

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

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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