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Learning to value “pausing” is not a motivational gimmick. A pause provokes a change of behavior. Read More

5 ways to have the most productive day ever Create and Cultivate Editors

Instead of getting consumed by the hours in the day, or the lack thereof, here are five ways to watch the clock and have your most productive day ever. Read More

Productivity

Timeboxing is the new #1 productivity hack Sheila McClear

Timeboxing is a calendar-based time management system that came out as the top productivity hack in a recent study. Read More

Productivity

A step-by-step guide to how this 20-something negotiated a $15k raise Ladders Contributor

Although she balked at asking for a $20,000 raise at first, her resolve and position strengthened the more she prepared. Read More

Productivity

One simple trick to help maximize you weekend CW Headley

Habitually disconnecting from the day-to-day grind of work and all of its stress can lead to a reduction in its “emotional” and “cognitive” effects. Read More

Productivity

8 things you can learn in 10 minutes that will 10x your productivity Thomas Oppong

Chances are you have multiple responsibilities and things on your plate every day, but being “productive” is not the same as being “busy”. Read More

Productivity

I studied buttons for 7 years and learned these 5 lessons about how and why people push them Ladders Contributor

As I researched my recent book, “Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing,” five main themes stood out. Read More

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5 ways I’ve increased productivity while working from home Ladders Contributor

Many people find that they’re more productive working from home than they are working in an office. Read More

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Sorry coffee lovers, tea is the unsung hero of productivity CW Headley

Tea for an alert mind at ease. Read More

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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.