Life

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We’re all busy with work and the endless minutia of daily living. Immersed in our routines and commitments, it’s easy to forget the big picture. Read More

Health

Women are two times more likely than men to suffer from 'iPad neck'Monica Torres

Your smartphone device can be a literal pain in your neck, according to a new study from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Read More

Latest News

Survey: 31% of Americans have at least 6 months’ worth of money put aside for emergencies Jane Burnett

While 46% of people think they won’t have enough money for retirement, new data shows that 31% have at least six months’ worth of money for emergencies. Read More

How To

The neuroscience of change: How to train your brain to create better habits Thomas Oppong

Habits are the brain’s internal drivers. If you want to change how you work or a bad habit, you should have a clear exit strategy to break out of the chain. Read More

Productivity

10 days and 34 words to better relationships Kirstin Lynde

Grab a sticky note and enhance how you express caring, warmth, humility, and respect for others through these 34 words. You’ll likely get back more of those same four relationship goodies from them. Not to mention faster request turnaround times and more enthusiastic, thoughtful help. Read More

Advice

What you should know before you combine finances after marriage Monica Torres

Sorry to interrupt your newlywed bliss, lovebirds, but here’s a PSA: Before you say “I do,” you should not just talk about your personal commitment to your loved one, but also to money. As you start to merge your life with your chosen partner, it’s important to discuss if and how you are going to merge bank accounts. Read More

Productivity

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

Advice

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

Must Reads

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

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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.