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The physics of stress-free productivity Mayo Oshin

Specifically, Newton’s first law of motion contains useful ideas and analogies that can be applied to increase productivity in everyday life. Read More

3 ways city living increases your anxiety Jessica DuBois-Maahs

Research reveals the stress of city living is more than just a daily annoyance — it significantly impacts a person’s mental health. Read More

5 countries where you can retire on the cheap Ladders Contributor

If you’re planning your future, check out these countries where you can stretch out your hard-earned dollars and retire on the cheap. Read More

This is the most insane way to be smarter, confident, and resilient Eric Barker

There’s evidence that the right voices in your head can make you smarter, more confident and more resilient. Here are the three you need talking to you. Read More

This study supports you eating more carbs at breakfast Meredith Lepore

Diets where you either get less than 40% of your energy from carbs or more than 70% of your energy or calories from carbs was associated with the greatest risk of death. Read More

Can you actually think yourself into a different person?Ladders Contributor

We used to believe our brains couldn’t be changed. Now we believe they can – if we want it enough. But can you think yourself into a different person? … Read More

Study: Women balance supporting their partners with demanding work better than men Monica Torres

Being present and supportive to your partner after a terrible, hard day at work is not easy for anyone, but a new study suggests that women may be better at stopping work demands from hurting their relationships with their partners. A new paper in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that women report less of a negative spillover … Read More

Survey: This is the best city to retire in this year Jane Burnett

New WalletHub data shows that Orlando, Florida is the best city to retire in this year, with a “total score” of 60.09 out of 100. Read More

Unmet goals: A meditation meltdown Maxie McCoy

We hear the hype all the time: “Ten minutes of meditation a day keeps the doctor away.” … Read More

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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.