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I stopped drinking coffee for a week straight. Here’s what happened Steve Adcock

Without the short-term caffeine hit, my body took over as the primary generator of energy, and for me, it helped keep me alert longer during the day. Read More

Health

I tried five 60-second exercises for a week and this is what happened Kaitlyn McInnis

With that in mind, here’s what happened when I swapped my usual online workout for five 60-second exercises everyday for a week—and why I actually prefer following a more curated workout calendar with a coach. Read More

How To

To achieve your goals faster, break them down into milestones and daily tasks Thomas Oppong

Do you want to achieve your short and long-term goals faster? Try breaking them down into milestones along with daily tasks. Read More

How To

6 ways learning a second language helps you get ahead in your career Kaitlyn McInnis

Being able to speak a second language shows a lot about who you are as a person—from your character to your ability to commit to a challenging task at hand. Read More

Advice

I tried getting all my work done between 5 am and 12 pm for 5 days straight Steve Adcock

I am an entrepreneur. One of my favorite perks of working for myself is the ability to set my own hours. And for five days, I ran an experiment. I decided to get everything done before noon. Read More

Advice

I started wearing makeup to virtual meetings and noticed an odd change Christy Burton

Wearing makeup can not only show your boss you still care, it can also help you feel as though you are still in a normal, pre-quarantine workday. Read More

The Future of Work

Why the ‘repotting’ theory is essential in your career development Ryan Luke

With rapidly changing technology and the evolution of the workplace, many companies are struggling to keep up. Older companies are breaking down. Read More

How To

A simple 5-step process for conquering procrastination Christopher D. Connors

you absolutely must have goals. Visualize that prize which awaits you for all your hard labor and willingness to rise to meet old and new challenges each day. Read More

How To

7 proven ways to keep stress from damaging your brain Travis Bradberry

Force yourself to attempt them the next time your head is spinning, and you’ll reap the benefits that come with disciplined stress management. Read More

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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.