Leveling Up

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I ate 10,000 calories in a single day. Here’s how my body responded Michael Dinich

Eating every few hours became a serious challenge by the late afternoon. I had a strong desire to give up so that I could avoid eating any more food. Read More

Advice

7 life lessons everyone should learn sooner rather than later Nicolas Cole

The hardest part about that process is realizing that sometimes not every opportunity lasts forever. You finally “get it” long after the fact. Read More

Advice

This is how to safeguard your mental health when you’re (still) working from home Kat Boogaard

We asked some experts about techniques that can safeguard our mental health when so much is out of our control. In addition, they had some insights for how managers can help relieve employee stress levels during this time. Read More

Cover Letters

When and when not to use “To Whom It May Concern” in a business correspondence Marjolein Dilven

Now that you know what to replace it with, you can start writing your cover letter. Here is the cover letter format that you need to get your dream job! … Read More

Advice

Oprah says these are the best books to read during stressful times Kaitlyn McInnis

We looked to Oprah’s favorite books to read during stressful times to build up our reading list for the remainder of the year. Read More

Advice

8 signs you’re about to quit your job for the wrong reasons Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

Above all, remember that communication is key, and there’s no need to quit preemptively without first discussing other possible outcomes. Read More

Advice

Feeling disoriented by the election, pandemic and everything else? It’s called ‘zozobra,’ and Mexican philosophers have some advice Francisco Gallegos and Carlos Alberto Sánchez

On the day after a general election in which the outcome – and aftermath – is unknown, it is a condition that many Americans may be experiencing. Read More

Advice

Painting your front door this color can boost your home’s value by $6200 Ruthie Darling

Keep in mind that painting the entire outside of your house can be an expensive job, ranging from $1,000 to several times that amount, depending on the size of the home. Read More

Productivity

Want to get more productivity out of your people? Try yelling at them Gene Marks

Should you start yelling at your people to improve performance? Perhaps. But, you don’t want to do it too often or you’ll likely minimize its impact. Read More

Must Reads

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.