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Why people's fitness posts make us feel bad about ourselves Monica Torres

Seeing friends and coworkers posting on social media their happiness about an accomplishment can come at a cost to your mental wellbeing. Read More

12 amazing airport activities that will make you wish for a longer layover Ladders Contributor

Check out all the offerings you can do all over the world, from hitting the racks with a personal shopper to soaking in some hot springs. Who says the journey won’t be almost as enjoyable as the destination? … Read More

This young woman turned the classic yoga class model upside down and people love it Meredith Lepore

Y7 Studio co-founder Sarah Larson Levey wanted to change the stereotypical image of yoga — It is just you, your sweat and some truly bumpin’ beats. Read More

Time management expert says this is the only reason to have a morning routine Meredith Lepore

If you truly want to have a morning routine that really accomplishes something Laura Vanderkam, time management expert and author of “Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done” says this is the secret. Read More

These are the 10 places in the U.S. where people live the longest Meredith Lepore

Though plastic surgery, exercise, staying out of the sun and eating certain foods, can help us fend off the appearance of aging for as long as possible, eventually it will come for us. Unless we find some kind of Benjamin Button type machine or make a deal with a witch like Jane Fonda clearly did, we are out of luck. Read More

4 ways to enjoy the first day of summer Jane Burnett

If your weather has been anything like ours in New York City lately, you know that summer is well on its way: In fact, the first day of summer is this week. As nice as it would be to have off that day, here’s how to enjoy it — even if you’re not relaxing at the beach on vacation somewhere. Read More

11 powerful habits of truly happy people Travis Bradberry

When we think of happiness, we typically think of things that bring us immediate pleasure—a decadent meal, a favorite book, or a relaxing day on the beach. These pleasures do bring happiness, but only temporarily. Recent studies have shown that true happiness, or life satisfaction, works a bit differently. Read More

Does your company match your lifestyle?Meredith Lepore

Whether you’re settled comfortably into your role or just waiting for the next opportunity, you should be in a constant state of evaluation and feedback with your current employer. By asking yourself all the right questions throughout your time there, you can provide valuable feedback to the organization (possibly improving your chance of advancement) and … Read More

Study finds if you work out regularly you make $25,000 more per year than people who don't Meredith Lepore

Well if this isn’t motivation to get to a gym after work, then what is? A new study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of fitness app Freeletics that surveyed 1,000 people who regularly exercise and 1,000 people who sometimes or never exercise found that the gym rats can make as much as $25,000 on average than people who never exercise. Read More

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