Focus

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Life can get busy, and nature is a great way to help you slow down and stay calm – whether you move to the mountains or just open a window. Read More

How To

Tuning out the noise: How to get clarity in life Darius Foroux

I love setting goals because it gives you clarity like nothing else. If you’re currently not sure what you want to do, set one goal for this month. Read More

How To

How to train your mind to focus Gustavo Razzetti

Things can’t interrupt you without your permission. Focus requires mastering your mind — distractions are just an excuse to stay in our comfort zone. Read More

How To

Zanshin: How to master the art of focus and concentration from a legendary Japanese archer Mayo Oshin

The more relaxed the state of our mind and body, the more likely we’ll focus, avoid distractions and achieve our goals in the process. Read More

Health

How dangerous is denial?Wendy Wisner

The state of denial usually feels much more comfortable than confronting difficult feelings or circumstances. But anyone in the mental health field will tell you that living in denial for too long will only backfire. Denial may feel easier, but it actually only intensifies whatever challenging feelings you are dealing with, making them more difficult to move on from. Read More

Office Life

What ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ can teach you about your work life Ladders Contributor

The series is a wonderful glimpse into the lives of the most innovative and hilarious minds of our time (along with a look at some truly lovely old cars). Read More

How To

Why the ‘None of the above’ answer is poor test design Monica Torres

A new study argues that some of the most common practices within a multiple choice test are not actually good for measuring learning. Read More

Productivity

New Google shortcuts to make your workflow easier Monica Torres

As part of this quest to save you a little more time, Google has introduced new browser shortcuts for users of G Suite apps to help you. Read More

Uncategorized

How a video game’s ‘flow’ can help you let go of worries Monica Torres

Worriers can use “flow” —a state of mind where we disengage from the world with an engrossing task— to pass the time while awaiting uncertain news. 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.