Mental Health

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Why boredom is so powerful in your life Gustavo Razzetti

Boredom is not lack of stimulation. Ironically, the more distractions and external stimuli we pursue, the more bored we get. Boredom is a clean slate. Being bored is escapism — it’s a mental state that we choose to avoid self-reflection. Read More

4 ways to enjoy the first day of summer Jane Burnett

If your weather has been anything like ours in New York City lately, you know that summer is well on its way: In fact, the first day of summer is this week. As nice as it would be to have off that day, here’s how to enjoy it — even if you’re not relaxing at the beach on vacation somewhere. Read More

Why this story of a faked rejection letter is everyone’s worst career nightmare Monica Torres

Our partners can have a hold on us — they can use it to advance or hold back our careers. At worst, you have what happened to Eric Abramovitz. Read More

How to be yourself in a world that wants to change you Ladders Contributor

How you can be yourself in a world that may possibly want to change you. Because, truthfully, the only person you should be seeking reassurance from is you and you alone. So let’s do this. Read More

6 ways volunteering benefits your health Alena Hall

Volunteering has definitely taken a backseat. There’s only so much time in a day, right? Well, reprioritizing a chunk of that time for others could work wonders for your health. Read More

Why we need another version of 'Parts Unknown'Ladders Contributor

The heartbreaking news of Bourdain’s suicide came as such a shock. We’ll never know the private battles that drove him to this tragic decision, but in our natural urge to make some sense of his story, we can use what happened as a chance to stop and reflect on our own stories. Read More

Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge Ladders Contributor

As a scientist who has focused on this question for the past decade, I should have a pretty good idea of who is and isn’t going to die by suicide. But the sad truth is, I don’t. The sadder truth is, neither do any other suicide experts, psychiatrists or physicians. Read More

Does your company match your lifestyle?Meredith Lepore

Whether you’re settled comfortably into your role or just waiting for the next opportunity, you should be in a constant state of evaluation and feedback with your current employer. By asking yourself all the right questions throughout your time there, you can provide valuable feedback to the organization (possibly improving your chance of advancement) and … Read More

How to keep your mental health in check at the office Ladders Contributor

As I’ve grown in my professional career, I’ve learned the hard way that if you don’t set boundaries, people will take as much as they absolutely can from you. Here are some ways I guard my time and stay sane in the startup world. Read More

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