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6 ways volunteering benefits your health Alena Hall

Volunteering has definitely taken a backseat. There’s only so much time in a day, right? Well, reprioritizing a chunk of that time for others could work wonders for your health. Read More

4 books that will show you how to create the best morning ritual Eric Barker

We do know morning is a special time. Research shows your mood when you wake up affects how you feel the entire day — and how productive you are. And we know rituals are powerful. Used properly, they have been shown to increase happiness, reduce procrastination, and boost confidence as well as performance. Read More

Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge Ladders Contributor

As a scientist who has focused on this question for the past decade, I should have a pretty good idea of who is and isn’t going to die by suicide. But the sad truth is, I don’t. The sadder truth is, neither do any other suicide experts, psychiatrists or physicians. Read More

4 things every child needs before breakfast Benjamin P. Hardy

Children shouldn’t be expected to know how to start their day off right. They shouldn’t be expected to know how confidence is built, or how momentum and motivation works. But their parents should understand these things. Read More

This is how often you need to be cleaning your germ-infected phone Monica Torres

We should be paying the same level of concern to cleaning our screens as we already do to washing our hands in bathrooms, germ experts warn. 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

Uber's new patent wants to spot drunk passengers Monica Torres

If you’re too drunk to drive, you may also one day be too drunk for an Uber. This month, the ride-sharing company seeks to patent technology to determine a passenger’s level of sobriety, according to a new patent application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read More

Shocking study says people eat unhealthy foods in the office Meredith Lepore

Here’s a shocking study. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a lot of the food made available to you in the workplace isn’t very healthy. Wait a minute! Donuts aren’t as good for you as broccoli? WHAT? … Read More

How to avoid jealousy and envy from poisoning your life Gustavo Razzetti

Do you see what you have? Or simply pay attention to what other people have, achieve or the recognition they get? That’s how envy and jealousy get into your life — rather than appreciating the water around you; they bring out the worst in you. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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