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Growth and comfort can’t coexist in business – Here’s the best way forward Heleo Editors

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, author, and highly sought-after keynote speaker who inspires audiences to unleash their creativity and achieve superior performance, discusses how the creative principles of graffiti art can help anyone make an innovative impact at work. Read More

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The four burners theory: Why work-life balance is overrated for happiness and success Mayo Oshin

We only have 24 hours in a day with a limited amount of time and energy to spend on these key areas of our lives. Luckily, there’s an alternative approach to work-life balance within the four burners theory, that could also help you to achieve better productivity, health, happiness and satisfaction. 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

Productivity

5 ways to minimize ruts and launch your growth Christopher D. Connors

I’ve synthesized my thoughts and provided five ways all of us can eliminate the time of each down period or rut we go through, and to power forward with the advantage of lessons learned and personal growth. Here are five ways to become more productive and happier mentally by minimizing these downtimes. Read More

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Why rituals have a purpose and how to benefit from them Praveen Tipirneni

People who perform at the highest levels put themselves through extreme rituals. All of these rituals are developed as part of a quest for expertise. Read More

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This is the deadly sin that makes life awesome: 3 proven secrets Eric Barker

When you think about the deadly sins, pride’s actually kinda confusing. Few ethical people are running around advocating greed. Wrath isn’t going to make you a lot of friends. And, as the saying goes, envy is the one deadly sin that’s no fun at all. 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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Taking just one photo a day can improve your mood Monica Torres

A photo a day can keep the blues away. That’s according to a new study published in Health that found that posting a daily photo online could boost your well-being. Read More

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Why people resist career change so fiercely Ladders Contributor

If you truly want a career change, I hope you’ll begin on a path today to making it happen. Empowering help is all around you. Read More

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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

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.