Happiness

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When we’re thinking about buying an expensive new jacket, watch, or video game system, we all tend to envision ourselves post-purchase as happy and content. Most of the time, once we’ve actually purchased said item, it hardly compares to what we built up in our head. Read More

Productivity

The myth that older employees are less productive is a self-fulfilling prophecy John Anderer

There is a myth that older employees are less productive — and it turns out, according to science, that the myth if often a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read More

How To

Here’s how to win your office March Madness pool, according to science John Anderer

March Madness is here and your office is ready to play. But how can you win the madness pool in your workspace? This is how — according to science. Read More

Advice

The 3 things that keep people happy into old age, according to science CW Headley

“These findings enhance our understanding of subjective-well-being patterns and what matters for subjective well-being across the life span.” … Read More

How To

5 simple yet effective ways to unplug if you’re feeling overloaded Tim Denning

If you feel stuck right now or don’t know what to do next, you should try unplugging. You can always work again after you have unplugged. Read More

Advice

10 qualities the most authentic people share, according to a psychologist Ladders Contributor

When you are truly self-confident, you exude a sense of inner worth, assurance, and composure. You are unashamed of your mistakes. Read More

Latest News

Do people with a dark sense of humor have a higher IQ?Ruthie Darling

The researchers reasoned that dark humor requires more brainpower to process how the jokes work compared to more standard gags. Read More

Office Life

There’s a major downside to being the office cheerleader Rachel Weingarten

Have you ever been told you’re the office cheerleader? If you already or — or are considering it — learn what the pros and cons of the title are. Read More

Advice

Inspirational quotes from incredibly successful women Anouare Abdou

Looking to feel inspired? There is no better way than to check out these inspirational quotes from incredibly successful women. Read More

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