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To figure out what drives employees to the extremes of retaliation, a new experimental study sought to give employees haunted by abused supervisors an outlet for their frustrations without having them resort to fists. Researchers recruited 229 employees and asked them to take their job frustrations on an online voodoo doll representing their abusive boss. Apparently, when your boss is a pain in the neck, sticking pins into a doll’s neck that represents our boss soothes us. Read More

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The way you think about willpower is hurting you Nir Eyal

Studies suggest that we’ve been thinking about willpower all wrong and that the theory of ego depletion isn’t true. Even worse, holding on to the idea that willpower is a limited resource can actually be bad for you, making you more likely to lose control and act against your better judgment. Read More

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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

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5 tips on how to de-stress Amy Smith

Most people experience stress at some point in their life, sometimes after a sudden traumatic event or just simply dealing with everyday life. Read More

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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

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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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Four do's and don'ts when a coworker confides in you about their mental health Ladders Contributor

Let`s face it, no one wants to have an illness of any kind least of all one where you may be judged. Read More

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4 out-of-the box ways to lower your work stress Monica Torres

We know all about the tried-and-true ways to reduce our work stress. We journal. We go outside. We take more frequent breaks. These methods are all backed by multiple studies to take away the bundle of nerves keeping us anxious. But if these methods are not working for you, it’s time to get creative. For … Read More

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Bad sleep habits cost companies over $136 billion in lost productivity Meredith Lepore

So you got a bad night of sleep? Maybe you are a bit tired at work the next morning? Maybe this actually happens a few nights per week? No big deal, right? WRONG. Read More

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