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These are the 10 happiest countries in the world Meredith Lepore

Does money buy happiness? Not necessarily. Well, certainly not if you look at the UN’s World Happiness Report rankings for 2018. The UN considers six different factors—GDP, life expectancy, social support, generosity, freedom, and corruption—across 156 countries when putting together this list. GOBankingRates.com then looked at the rankings and determined the average annual wage and unemployment rate for each country to determine if there was a strong correlation between economic factors and overall happiness. Read More

Study: Doing this at work could sabotage your sleep Jane Burnett

New research has found that acting immorally at work might also throw a wrench in your quality of sleep, among many other findings. Read More

The best stretches to counter all your desk sitting Alena Hall

All of the time spent stuck in a chair is wreaking havoc on your lower back. These stretches will help to mitigate these unwanted symptoms. Read More

This is the surprising benefit of going for that third cup of coffee | Ladders Meredith Lepore

That first cup of coffee in the morning is absolutely needed to wake you up. The second cup of coffee a bit later keeps the momentum up. The third cup is when you start to feel a bit guilty and doubt your sense of self. But this new study will help get rid of that guilt. Read More

Use these 7 tips to squeeze fitness into your next business trip Erica Lamberg

Fitness gurus share how you can put a jump in your step with a little bit of effort the next time you’re on a business trip. Read More

The way you think about willpower is hurting you Nir Eyal

Studies suggest that we’ve been thinking about willpower all wrong and that the theory of ego depletion isn’t true. Even worse, holding on to the idea that willpower is a limited resource can actually be bad for you, making you more likely to lose control and act against your better judgment. Read More

Happiness Hacks to Reinvigorate Your Workday | The Ladders Ladders Contributor

Since the State of the Global Workplace Report indicates 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work, that is why implementing workplace happiness hacks are imperative. Read More

There's a less stressful way to receive smartphone notifications | The Ladders Ladders Contributor

Researchers found a way to receive notifications that left study participants happier, less stressed, feeling more productive, and more in control. Read More

What mistakes did you make in your 20s that you don't want anyone else to make?Andrew Ferebee

As I spend time looking back on my 20’s, I don’t have many regrets. I built the business of my dreams, developed a strong body, have an amazing social circle, a beautiful girlfriend, and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. But just because I don’t have many regrets doesn’t mean I don’t have any regrets. Read More

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