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Drinking 4 cups of this beverage daily could be a game-changer for your brain CW Headley

In addition to the previously studied benefits of habitual coffee consumption, including the risk reduction of mouth and throat cancer risk by 50%, the reduction of liver damage by 84%, the new report determined that the drug improves mental focus and alertness for longer than initially assumed. Read More

Productivity

Arianna Huffington swears by this science-backed approach to never failing Kyle Schnitzer

Ladders spoke with Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, about the theory behind microsteps, her personal favorite kinds, and why it’s important to be bored. Read More

Advice

What ancient philosophers and the world’s most successful people have in common Anouare Abdou

What do ancient philosophers and the world’s most successful people have in common? We break it down, here. Keep reading. Read More

Health

Your brain on coffee: Here’s what really happens when you take a sip Jonah Malin

Within 30 minutes: The adrenal glands kick into high gear and produce more hormones. Our pupils dilate and may sharpen vision for a short time. Read More

Health

This old-fashioned activity could be the simple fix for loneliness Kyle Schnitzer

Going from seeing your colleagues’ every move to getting a brief glimpse through Zoom a few days a week might be what’s considered the new norm, but for people that thrive on human interaction, the pandemic has been a devastating time for introverts and extroverts alike. Read More

Productivity

4 proven techniques to build high-quality habits in 2021 Christopher D. Connors

Do you want to build high-quality habits in and beyond 2021? Follow these 4 proven, helpful techniques on how to do so here. Read More

How To

You’ll never believe the productivity hack Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein used CW Headley

“When I use a term like “hacking” to describe an approach, what I’m really saying is “figuring out how to get your neurobiology to work for you rather than against you.” That’s long been my approach to high achievement.” … Read More

The Future of Work

Slack has given me PTSD and I can prove it Meredith Schneider

Slack — the form of communication many working from home are forced to use — is capable of giving you PTSD. We have the proof, here. Read More

Productivity

These are the 5 things successful women always do Meredith Schneider

Are you a woman looking to put yourself on the path of success? Look no further — these are the 5 surprising tips all successful women do. Read More

Must Reads

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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.