Quality Of Life

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Finding your 'onlyness' – Stop hiding what makes you distinct Ladders Contributor

Each of us stands in a spot in the world only we stand in, with our own specific value. But are you hiding what makes you distinct? … Read More

These are the best cities to start a new career Jane Burnett

WalletHub analyzed 182 American cities in terms of “Quality of Life” and “Professional Opportunities,” then assessed each in terms of 27 different factors — including the availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to workforce diversity — to ultimately come up with their rankings. Read More

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How to train (and rewire) your brain for happiness Thomas Oppong

Our brains are wired to be negative, but the good news is that you can train your brain to hold on to happiness in a few minutes a day. As we understand better how the brain works, it gives us more power to change our mind in so many ways, says Rick Hanson, neuropsychologist and … Read More

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How to change your mindset to be more positive Ladders Contributor

How do you harness that inner critic and start seeing your life as one of abundance instead of a life of limitations? Try beginning your day with this 5-minute habit that will restructure your brain and help you build a positive mindset. Read More

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I grew up on welfare and now I have $50,000 saved at age 28 Ladders Contributor

It was 2014, and I was feeling overwhelmed by my poor credit, student loans, and credit card debt. On a whim, while waiting in line at Duane Reade, I picked up a copy of Suze Orman’s Women and Money. I was hooked. It was the first time I felt like I was in full control of my own financial future. Read More

Productivity

4 reasons to stop setting goals (and focus on process, instead)Ozan Varol

The word “process” might be better reserved for an assembly line, but don’t let its unsexiness distract you from the dramatic changes this shift can unleash in your life. Read More

The Future of Work

5 ways for parents to empower their daughters Ladders Contributor

Gender stereotypes persist. According to a survey of 1,900 girls and young women between 7 and 21, conducted by the charity Girlguiding, many feel that pressure from social media, TV, friends, teachers and parents affects how they think and act. Read More

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These are the 10 happiest countries in the world Meredith Lepore

Does money buy happiness? Not necessarily. Well, certainly not if you look at the UN’s World Happiness Report rankings for 2018. The UN considers six different factors—GDP, life expectancy, social support, generosity, freedom, and corruption—across 156 countries when putting together this list. GOBankingRates.com then looked at the rankings and determined the average annual wage and unemployment rate for each country to determine if there was a strong correlation between economic factors and overall happiness. Read More

How To

How to (actually) find your purpose Danny Rubin

To find your purpose, commit to working on what you love to do every week for at least two years. There are no shortcuts to reach enlightenment. Read More

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