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Study: Taking a 5-day Facebook vacation reduces stress levels Jim DelCioppo

A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology concludes that a short-term hiatus from Facebook can help combat stress. Read More

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

This infographic explains the Art & Science of Networking Ladders

There were probably business cards flying everywhere, and even some people may have seemed to be in a contest to see how many business cards they could hand out without even talking to anyone. Unfortunately, that’s not networking at all, and if that’s how you are doing it you are wasting your time. Read More

Peak-end rule: Why you make terrible life choices Nir Eyal

The peak-end rule serves a key evolutionary purpose – it helps us avoid devoting more brain capacity to memories we don’t need. Knowing about this cognitive quirk helps us use it to our advantage. 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

7 ways to survive a long, lonely unemployment period Jane Burnett

While part of you might feel like you lost your identity when you lost your job, there are things you can do to help navigate such an emotionally draining time. Read More

How to rejuvenate your life this spring | Ladders Chelsy Ranard

This spring, it’s time to take inventory of our lives and rejuvenate those things. It might mean being conscious of your body and what goes into it, living in the moment, repairing the pain points, or doing more while settling less. Removing the toxic parts of our lives is always important. Once that’s done, feelings of renewal sit in its place. Read More

The best stretches to counter all your desk sitting Alena Hall

All of the time spent stuck in a chair is wreaking havoc on your lower back. These stretches will help to mitigate these unwanted symptoms. Read More

Use these 7 tips to squeeze fitness into your next business trip Erica Lamberg

Fitness gurus share how you can put a jump in your step with a little bit of effort the next time you’re on a business trip. Read More

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