Productivity

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Capitalization matters. When you handle upper and lowercase words like a pro, it shows poise, smarts and maturity. Proper capitalization is one more way to distance yourself from the competition. Read More

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How to achieve goals the easy way (using the Kaizen approach)Mayo Oshin

Sometimes it can be so hard to achieve your goals. Here’s an easy way to achieve your goals using the Kaizen approach. Read More

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This is how to become mentally strong: 3 secrets from neuroscience Eric Barker

Ever get to the point where your brain is just pooped? The ol’ grey matter is waving the white flag. You’re exhausted. You can’t go on. You’ve got no more mental energy. Well, sorry, but that’s just not true. Read More

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A life lesson learned the hard way and what it taught me Praveen Tipirneni

Extreme situations don’t happen by accident. Decisions are made beforehand that determine a specific outcome. We call those decisions “preparation” — or a lack thereof. Read More

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These 10 things will bring you out of your funk Charlotte Giver

If things start looking dark, there are a few different ways you can try to distract yourself and lift your mood. Read More

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How to work alongside someone who tries to control every detail Jane Burnett

Working with someone who’s controlling can be extremely frustrating. Here’s how to stay afloat when you’ve been forced to team up with one — or have to answer to one. Read More

Latest News

Study: You make five times as many writing errors on your phone than a PC Jane Burnett

People make an average of five times as many errors writing on our phones than when using a computer, “even though fewer words are typed on mobile.” … Read More

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What three habits lead to a happy and successful life?Andrew Ferebee

Life is about simple pleasures and joys and that happiness is attainable at any moment. As I look back at the past 18 months (the happiest and most financially successful of my life), there are three habits that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Read More

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6 hacks to help you stay informed and get more done Ladders Contributor

We turned to six hard-working professionals who accomplish a shocking amount on a daily basis, in part because they’ve developed their own time-saving strategies. Here are a few of their hacks for conquering the daily grind. 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.