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Yes, you can be in love with your job and still get burned out Ladders Contributor

April is Stress Awareness Month and what better time to start developing positive habits in stress management. Plan your vacation days, be mindful of your well-being, and show your appreciation and support for your colleagues and teams. Kindle your passion, but don’t let it burn you. Read More

4 ways to help you make hard choices in both work and life Jane Burnett

Life isn’t always black or white — things happen, people change and sometimes you have to make difficult choices. Here’s what to keep in mind. Read More

Why fake it 'til you make it doesn't always work Sami Allen

We’ve all heard the advice, “Fake it till you make it.” Whether it came up in that college presentation, during your first interview or when your boss asked if you were up for a challenging project, we bet you’ve said, “No problem!” more often than, “Actually, I have no experience in that.” … Read More

Your fear of looking stupid is making you look stupid Benjamin P. Hardy

If you want to live a life of purpose, you’ll need to let go of your need for approval. You’ll need to be willing to follow your gut. To express your views. To be honest. Read More

This US city has the highest percentage of ‘burned out’ workers Jane Burnett

A new study reveals the top cause of stress among workers and who and where employees are feeling most burned out at their jobs. Read More

10 career tips that are also great to apply to your life Linda Le Phan

It’s all about making smart choices that affect your work-life AND your personal life. After all, a successful career is built upon strong character and purposeful choices – the same factors that drive a happy, fulfilling personal life. Read More

Why it's OK to focus on your career over starting a family Ladders Contributor

It’s easy to start feeling left out and panicked that your friendships may diverge because you are not rushing to get a bun in the oven. Whether it is friends or family, there’s no need to feel guilty about choosing your career over kids. Read More

Why interning in my mid-40s was an invaluable career move Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

If one could financially afford it, taking an internship or an entry-level job is not necessarily a bad idea. Here are six women who’ve done it at different times in their lives, and their honest advice to those considering it. Read More

7 things I wish my current self learned when I was younger Nelson Wang

I wish I learned these a long time ago. It would have helped me get on the path to a happier and healthier life. But, remember that it’s never too late to make a difference. So go out there and make it happen! … Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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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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