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5 ways to work from home for multiple days in a row Jane Burnett

When you’re not used to it, trying to work from home can be difficult. Here’s how to adapt to remote work quickly without getting burnt out. Read More

How to focus when your mind is somewhere else Jane Burnett

Ever find yourself in a situation where you get to work after a crazy morning, and just can’t seem to snap out of your brain fog? Here are a few tips on how to focus when your mind is somewhere else. Read More

This is why you need to step outside at work Monica Torres

When the busy workday gets to be too much, some of us go outside for a much-needed breather to go look at the nature surrounding us. Something about looking at the green world outside of our cubicles refreshes us. Now, there’s new science to back up why nature walks help us reset and feel good … Read More

These are the main work issues people stay up worrying about at night Jane Burnett

People stay up worrying for a variety of reasons, but for some, it’s because of work. Nearly half of workers can’t get a good night’s rest because of their jobs. Read More

Study: One cup of tea can boost your brain's creativity Monica Torres

Next time you’re looking for inspiration for your next brainstorming session, take a break to brew yourself a cup of tea. Just one cup of black tea has the power to boost creativity long after you drink it. Read More

Lessons in how to be an overnight success from a 14 time Grammy winner Rachel Weingarten

Bluegrass phenom Dan Tyminski is a testament to the fact that people who seem like overnight successes are anything but. They’ve been working for this moment their entire lives. It’s not their fault you’ve just noticed. Read More

This is how your anxiety can help you succeed Monica Torres

Good news for worrywarts everywhere. Your ability to remember events in excruciating, embarrassing detail can actually be a benefit that sets you apart from the rest. A new study found that people with manageable levels of anxiety were able to improve their ability to recall memories. Read More

Three steps to get up to speed on any subject quickly Nir Eyal

You have just a few days to learn everything there is to know about a subject you know nothing about. Now what? … Read More

69% of employees waste ONE MONTH a year on workplace apps Jane Burnett

New research shows that 69% of employees report spending up to one hour daily going back and forth between apps, which is up to a whopping 32 days annually. Read More

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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.”

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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