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11 charming old slang words you can use this Thanksgiving

There’s never been a better time to resurrect lost linguistic traditions. Here are a few charming old dialect terms for turkey parts and their trimmings. Read More

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Laid off? It could be the start of a better future. Here’s why

Though being laid off is not the same as being fired – that is, it’s generally not due to poor performance or misconduct, or anything that could be construed as your “fault” – it is a loss, and it’s natural to grieve a loss. Read More

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When happiness becomes the way

Modern society implies that happiness is some kind of outcome—something you can achieve. Happiness, however, is not a goal, it’s a way of life. Read More

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This is the best diet for mental health

We can stop obsessing about having a perfectly consistent diet and instead focus on cultivating healthy but sustainable eating habits … Read More

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The 1 thing your career development plan is missing

Make no mistake, you owe it to your future self to take the insights you uncover through these exercises and develop them into a full career plan. Read More

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Psychologist on why it’s actually good if our jobs feel meaningless

“We need to inhale meaninglessness. We need to eat it whole – as it is (or even more precisely, as the whole of us experiences it to be), not as what it says it is,” Hayes says of the purpose of his book. Read More

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How to support a friend going through a career crisis

Figuring out what your friend actually needs from you during a career crisis is easier said than done, so keep these best practices in mind. Read More

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The states with the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease

States were ranked by their prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease. In the event of a tie, the state with the higher age-adjusted death rate was ranked higher. Read More

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A simple way to overcome struggles in life

Make room for gratitude in your life. It helps put things into perspective and puts you in a more productive frame of mind. 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.