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Productivity
A 3-minute hack for focus you’ve probably never heard of

We all want to up our focus game — but how? Use this 3-minute hack for improving focus, that you’ve probably never heard of, today. Read More

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How many workers are napping while working from home?

While many are now adjusting to their new normal of remote work, have you ever wondered: how many workers are napping while working from home? … Read More

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30 productive things to do on a long weekend in quarantine

Higher levels of anxiety or loneliness are totally normal but there are a wide variety of things you can do to enjoy your long weekend. Read More

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This is Marie Kondo’s genius hack for starting the work day and you can do it too

Marie Kondo told Ladders her tips for tidying your home office while working remotely and revealed what she does each morning to prepare for work. Read More

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Your phone addiction is costing you decades of your life

Residents in Arizona spend a whopping 276 minutes daily – or 70 days per year – on their phone, and despite apps designed to curb blue light addiction, our habits aren’t changing in the near future especially considering how people are glued to their phones, streaming movies and shows, and video conferencing more than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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7 ways you can escape the productivity trap and avoid burnout

Busy people typically focus on extras. Right now, you can take a little time and reorganize your thoughts about what you deem most essential. Read More

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12 things that are just not worth your time

Do you ever wonder what things might be taking up your time? These 12 might be the things you shouldn’t waste your valuable time doing. Read More

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This study will make you never want to multitask at work again

Just because one can multitask and get multiple items accomplished simultaneously, that doesn’t necessarily mean they should. Read More

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The 8 traits of highly confident people

Do you want to be highly confident? Highly confident people tend to have these 8 traits. Take a look and see if you might be able to implement them. 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.