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CEOs, professional athletes, professors, and more are using this method to reach a state of ‘flow consciousness.’ Here’s what it is and how to get there. Read More

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The 8 proven secrets of how to be productive without being miserable Eric Barker

You can be more productive without turning into a robot. Here are the 8 secrets to get you there. Read More

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The guide to tying up professional loose ends by the end of 2017 Jane Burnett

As the end of the year nears, you might spend some time over the holidays thinking about what you want to do for your career in the next 12 months. Read More

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10 research-proven tricks that make you look smarter than you are Travis Bradberry

How smart people think you are is just as important as how smart you actually are. Here are some proven strategies that can help you appear to be smarter. Read More

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7 indispensable soft skills to develop for 2018 Lindsay Tigar

Much like you would continue your education, continuously improving your soft skills, like communication and body language, is essential to success, too. Read More

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Here's why chasing fun will help your career Ladders Contributor

if you don’t play you become boring. It’s time to chase fun. Here is a guide to help you reinvigorate your life and get it back on the fun track. Read More

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5 daily habits that increase your creativity and decrease your stress Ladders Contributor

With these 5 daily rituals, you can turn yourself into a more productive, less stressed worker. Read More

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How people living in cold countries survive long winters Monica Torres

So go outside or head indoors, and change your preconceived attitudes about winter. Weather should not hold you back from becoming your best self. Read More

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Here's how to use mindfulness to make better decisions Eric Barker

Psychologists took mindfulness and science-tized it and called it Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT for short. Here’s how it can help you. Read More

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