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There's a less stressful way to receive smartphone notifications | The Ladders Ladders Contributor

Researchers found a way to receive notifications that left study participants happier, less stressed, feeling more productive, and more in control. Read More

What mistakes did you make in your 20s that you don't want anyone else to make?Andrew Ferebee

As I spend time looking back on my 20’s, I don’t have many regrets. I built the business of my dreams, developed a strong body, have an amazing social circle, a beautiful girlfriend, and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. But just because I don’t have many regrets doesn’t mean I don’t have any regrets. Read More

Stanford professor explains how the workplace is literally killing us Monica Torres

No good employer is going to outright say that they kill you, but new research finds that too many modern workplaces are grim reapers inflicting a fatal amount of stress on our bodies and minds. Read More

Study: 'Night owls' have an increased risk of death Jane Burnett

People who described themselves as partial to the later hours had a 10% higher risk of passing away than those who prefer the morning. The study was reportedly the “first” one finding that night people are more likely to be dealt this fate. Read More

Walking while texting could make you dangerously distracted Monica Torres

Before you cross the street, you need to remember to first look up from your phone. We are taught to watch out for distracted drivers when walking, but a new report is asking us to be more mindful of our own addictively distracting devices. Read More

What can I do for 10 minutes every day that will change my life?Andrew Ferebee

Even though I practice these habits for more than 10 minutes a day, they can be practiced for as long or short a time period as you want. All you need is a timer, a piece of paper, a pencil, and a motivated attitude. Here are 4 habits that can change your life in only 600 seconds a day. Read More

Is your lunch making you depressed at work?Monica Torres

Are you feeling constantly down at work, unable to shake off that feeling even when you are home? What you are eating could be a factor. We are taught to examine what’s going on in our heads when depression hits us. Less attention gets paid to what is going into our guts. Read More

Seven wellness hacks to supercharge your creativity before 10 a.m.Lindsay Tigar

From what happens within the first hour after your alarm clock sounds to what you do right before you lock your front door, try these wellness hacks to boost your creativity, ASAP. Read More

5 ways your phone is ruining your sleep (and your life)Meredith Lepore

Did you know that 71% of people actually fall asleep either holding their smartphone, having it in bed with them, or having it on their nightstand? In other words, we are addicted to our phones and it is really taking a toll on our sleep which can throw off our waking hours. Read More

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