It’s popular right now to talk about meritocracy and how we want the most talented people to be able to rise to the top. Yet that’s not the reality for many. Lots of people experience a workplace reality where they […]
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If you’ve got one of these personality traits, here’s how to create a successful resolution. When you think about it, a New Year’s resolution is actually a pretty drastic step to take in the quest to change your behavior. After
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These simple hacks can make your holiday more enjoyable this year. The holiday season is a perfect storm for stress. Often, there are a lot of things that need to happen in a short period of time. There are family
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Here’s why you might feel like curling up under your desk every afternoon—and ways to fix the problem. Is your energy flagging as the workday wears on? By 2 p.m. you’re moving through your tasks in slow motion, your attention
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A job loss can bring up feelings of grief and shame. Here’s how to rebuild and figure out what you want in your next opportunity. When you meet someone new at a party, you may open the conversation with “What
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Everything at work shouldn’t feel like a crisis. Here’s how to avoid feeling so stressed. There are days at work when there is an all-hands-on-deck, this-is-not-a-drill, drop-whatever-you’re-doing-and-help emergency. And on those days, you find a way to be useful to
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Feeling embarrassed every now and then isn’t a bad thing. But these three strategies can help if it’s impacting your professional life. Imagine this: You’re working for a new company and for the first few weeks, you listen a lot
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