Motivation

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3 sneaky excuses for procrastination: Are you guilty?Kirstin Lynde

So… what are the legitimate-sounding distractions that most typically get in our way?

After talking with hundreds of executives in my leadership programs, here are what I find to be the big three. Read More

How to win the biggest battle of all Christopher D. Connors

To be at peace mentally and emotionally, we often need to be at peace spiritually. This means — we have to accept life for what it is, to acknowledge things at face value, then do our best to influence and impact how we want to change things so they will align with our truth — our vision and purpose. It is this vision and purpose that must guide us to win the battle within. Read More

10 unconventional habits that will improve your life dramatically Andrew Ferebee

Here are a few unconventional habits that will improve your life dramatically in as little as 30 days. Read More

How to set life goals when you don't even know where to start Praveen Tipirneni

Many people jump into a solution before taking the time to understand the problem. Read More

Why social media could be your secret weapon to scoring that next job Sami Allen

It’s not common to think that social media and job searching go perfectly hand in hand. In fact, many people keep their accounts private “just in case.” While we agree that you shouldn’t be posting your fourth time doing a shot-ski to Instagram for the world to see, if you’re smart about how you use social media, it could help you score your next job. Read More

Why getting up early is the ultimate life hack Ladders Contributor

I accomplished more of my goals before 7:30 than I used to achieve all day. Read More

This is how to be charming: 5 secrets from research Eric Barker

It’s how others judge you and how you judge others. And, amazingly, we get it wrong almost every time… … Read More

Study: Texting support to your partner can lower their stress levels Monica Torres

When our partner is stressed about work, we may worry about the best way to comfort them. Should we back off and give them space? Talk about it directly? Send them flowers? Turns out, it doesn’t take elaborate gestures. You don’t even have to be physically nearby or address the stress. A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior found that comfort can come from just a simple supportive text. Read More

This is the exact amount of exercise you need to keep your brain in good shape Meredith Lepore

Must I go to spin class everyday or can I do a lazy treadmill run some days? Well, luckily we now have the answer to the amount of exercise we need to keep our brain health thanks to new research. 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.