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Study says picking up a new hobby may save your brain later in life John Anderer

Spicing up one’s life with a variety of hobbies and different ventures will help maintain a sharp mind and clear cognitive functioning into old age, according to researchers. Read More

There’s a major downside to being the office cheerleader Rachel Weingarten

Have you ever been told you’re the office cheerleader? If you already or — or are considering it — learn what the pros and cons of the title are. Read More

Office Life

4 ways to get your energy back up when you become an afternoon zombie John Brandon

Fortunately, there is an answer to why this occurs. According to recent brain science research, brain cells tend to slow down as we get tired throughout the day. It’s not just a theory. Read More

Health

Scientists say this is the key to making fewer mistakes at work Kyle Schnitzer

There are many ways meditation has found its way into the workplace. It’s been found to improve your work ethic in the office and can even be done while commuting to work. Read More

How To

Want to memorize and truly understand something new? Test yourself John Anderer

There’s a big difference, however, between simple memorization of information and a true understanding of a topic complete with the ability to make inferences on said subject matter. Read More

Health

Scientists say if you do this outdoor activity, you will be a much happier person John Anderer

According to researchers at the University of Washington, probably not. They’ve concluded that specifically experiencing the wild side of nature is vital to one’s overall mental and physical wellbeing. Read More

Advice

10 daily personal growth tips to massively increase productivity Christopher D. Connors

Habits, when consistently practiced, will lead you to the life you’ve always wanted. It won’t happen overnight, but over time you will reap the rewards. Read More

Productivity

Many of life’s toughest goals take lots of attempts Thomas Oppong

Lasting progress is not a sprint. It requires time, consistency of effort and patience. Life’s toughest goals take many attempts. Read More

How To

How to draft the perfect employee verification letter CW Headley

Before we unpack all of the do’s and don’ts, it’s important to differentiate between an employee reference letter and an employment verification letter. Each requires different things from former employers, which means candidates have to be extremely specific while acquiring them. 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.