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How to stop worrying: 7 powerful secrets from mindfulness Eric Barker

We all worry. At one point or another, almost one-third of people have dealt with a level of anxiety that would qualify as a disorder. Read More

This is why finding your passion can be bad advice Monica Torres

When you are at a loss at what to do with your life, you may have been given the well-intentioned advice to “just find your passion,” as if it is something you can just dig up from the ground. Now, new Stanford research explains why this can be bad advice. Read More

Twitter users share what the most successful people do Jane Burnett

A recent tweet got users on the social media platform all riled up about things they think the most successful people tend to do. Read More

General Motors Chief Talent Officer on innovation at scale Bob Sutton

There are well-told stories about how and why old struggling companies have beat the odds and changed their cultures, practices, and products for the better — although it is important to remember that nothing life is permanent, so such successes are best viewed as temporary and precarious. Read More

6 easy steps to make you more resilient LaRae Quy

If you have mental toughness, you will do anything to break the cycle of behavior that disempowers you. There should always be a healthy tension between the life we have settled for and the potential that still calls us. Read More

Why you should eat popcorn with chopsticks Ladders Contributor

In a series of studies soon to be published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, we found that consuming things in life in unconventional ways enhances enjoyment of them. This is where chopsticks come in. Read More

Survey: These are the best states for a summer road trip Jane Burnett

But whether you hop in a car or on a plane for your summer vacation this year, taking time off from work can be a great way to recharge with your friends and family. Read More

The best CEOs to work for in 2018, according to employees Monica Torres

CEOs all like to think of themselves as good bosses, but the employees who work under their regime hear a different answer. Glassdoor’s new list of the best CEOs to work for in 2018 let the employees speak for themselves in their feedback. The annual approval rating scale is based on the insights of 40 … Read More

Time management expert says this is the only reason to have a morning routine Meredith Lepore

If you truly want to have a morning routine that really accomplishes something Laura Vanderkam, time management expert and author of “Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done” says this is the secret. Read More

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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.