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The upper classes actually do believe they’re better, more skilled than others, study finds

The people with more education, income, and higher perceived social class believed they would do better on the test than others. Read More

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You have no problem starting over – finishing is the problem

Mindfully notice your thoughts from a third-party perspective without judging yourself. Build your self-awareness by noticing the patterns in your life. Read More

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FBI expert shares the #1 secret to clicking with people

What’s the best way to build rapport and create trust? How do you get people to like you? An FBI behavioral expert tells all. Read More

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American adults spend billions on video games

The study, which gathered data from more than 4,000 Americans, found that Americans spent a record-breaking $43.4 billion on video games in 2018. Read More

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Americans are accepting of employees using Adderall, but not students or athletes

In online surveys taken by 3,700 people, it was found those surveyed were more accepting when they were framed as “fuel” rather than “steroids.” … Read More

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The pros and cons of balance transfers

Why might someone want to do a balance transfer? Well, most people do it in order to take advantage of low or no interest fees. Read More

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I found out I was making 53% less than my colleague — here’s what I did

Once we know what we value in the world and what our value is to the world, we can work to reconcile the two and create the work-life balance that allows us to thrive and make what we deserve. We, as working mothers, deserve that. Read More

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Yes, there is such a thing as being too productive

I know a good many writers who feel all sorts of productive simply because of how many books they’re able to read in a day, week, month, or year. Read More

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3 steps to your most productive day ever

“Most of us progress through the day in three stages: A peak, a trough, and a recovery. And about 80% of us move through the day in that order.” … 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.