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Productivity
Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown's career advice is so simple, it's amazing

The name Bobbi Brown is absolutely synonymous with makeup. Here, for International Women’s Day, she shares her best career advice. Read More

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This is why you'll try harder at age 29, 39, 49, 59 ...

If you are feeling a sudden burst of motivation to tackle a big goal, your age may be the cause. Read More

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Time and energy: What is your personal ROI?

Without ROI, we have no clue on whether our efforts are even worth our time — or if our energy could be better utilized elsewhere. Read More

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Seven core beliefs of great bosses

Exceptional bosses may be rarer than average ones, but they all have at least these seven traits in common. Read More

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Interesting people: 7 things they all have in common

The most interesting people may be compelling for different reasons but they have 7 basic traits all in common. Read More

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10 things happy professionals do before 10 a.m.

Contentment isn’t a destination, but a process — and if you’re smart, a priority for both your professional and personal life. How do you carve in time to be happy? … Read More

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What these Olympic figure skaters can teach us about passion and drive

U.S. Olympic skating pair Maia and Alex Shibutani — also known as the “ShibSibs,” — talk about the advice they would offer to their younger selves. Read More

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How to be your best self: 3 secrets backed by research

Research shows the benefits of caring for yourself the same way you care for your friends, pets and family. Read More

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Your ability to focus has probably peaked: Here’s how to stay sharp

Removing distraction is important to maintain our focus, but we also need to boost our capability to concentrate on one task at a time. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.