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9 Things You Should Never Reveal About Yourself, Psychologists Say

According to psychologists and relationship experts, there are nine surprising things you should never reveal about yourself. Here's why, and how to build a filter as well.

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10 Places To Live Abroad So Cheap You Could Quit Your Job

With the cost of living in the United States soaring, more and more people are setting their sights on an international destination that won't break the bank....

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How To Give Constructive Criticism That's Actually Constructive

Given thoughtfully and at the right time, constructive criticism is extremely valuable. These tips can ensure the criticism you give is actually constructive.

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Cyclic breathing: Why experts say just 5 minutes a day can reduce stress

New research explains why cyclic breathing can calm you down — and it may be more effective than mindfulness meditation.

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8 Telltale Indications That Your Business Career is Limited by Self-Doubt

Getting out of your comfort zone is always a challenge, but more and more evidence indicates that it is necessary for growth and success in your business and career. In my experience as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I find that self-doubt and lack of confide

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Career experts: The best way to answer ‘Why do you want to work here?’

It’s important to be genuine and personal in your response to show how much time and effort you put into preparing for the interview.

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How to master the art of conversation, according to psychology

By Emma Young. Psychology provides some intriguing insights into how best to handle conversations, to turn strangers into new friends, and new friends into life-long confidantes.

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The Science of How to Make Friends as an Adult (and Why You Should Put in the Effort)

Science confirms it's harder to make friends as an adult, but psychology offers a few tricks to help.

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8 signs someone in your life is a narcissist and how to set healthy boundaries with them

Narcissists are often manipulative and lack empathy. If someone in your life is one, don't take their behavior personally and set boundaries.

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How to Cook in Your Tiny Kitchen (and Stay Sane)

Your cooking area is the size of a Game Boy. But with some strategic gear you can still whip up a storm of good food.

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10 Ways To Look Professional, and Hide Your Pajamas, In a Video Conference Call

You don't have to wear pants without a stretchy waistband, but you should follow a few tips before joining a Zoom video call when working from home.

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If you want to be rich, stop focusing on your salary (do this instead)

Over the past four months I’ve gained a newfound understanding of self-worth.I used to break down my money into two categories; salary and savings.

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I saved $300,000 by 26—and doing these 5 unusual things helped me save like crazy

From switching jobs without the all the "right" qualifications to staying in hostels with up to 15 beds per room, making a few lifestyle changes made an enormous difference in my finances.

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Here’s how to make sure you’re safe after the Capital One hack

The bank announced Monday that the personal information of about 100 million U.S. customers was compromised. What are the steps you should take if the Capital One hack impacts you?

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10 harmless mind tricks that make people like you

Give these 10 mind tricks a try, with minimal effort on your part, and you’re bound to notice a difference in how people respond to you.

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Ben Dreyer, Author of Dreyer’s English, Talks About Language

Ben Dreyer, the author of Dreyer’s English, a modern style guide, is also the copy chief and managing editor of Random House. He talks about Twitter language, the words he hates now, including “onboarding,” and his own editors on the book.

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Stop worrying that you’ve missed your chance at success—Science says you probably haven’t

Am I lagging behind? Why have I not yet achieved “success”? A study published in the journal Nature suggests we don’t need to worry so much.

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A Simple Trick for Eliminating 'Filler Words' Like 'Like' From Your Vocabulary | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's latest profile reveals the wellness industry's utter quackery

It’s not surprising to see Goop’s anti-science, anti-fact garbage exposed for what it is – and all the signs were there for Elle Macpherson’s hook-up with discredited doctor Andrew Wakefield, too

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Spotify Pulls Radio Show By InfoWars' Alex Jones After Widespread Complaints | HuffPost

The streaming service has been bombarded on social media with complaints about the InfoWars founder's presence on the platform.

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The Best Ways to Pivot When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

'Delete, delegate, delay and do' is a time-management technique you're likely to find helpful.

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How turmeric and coconut oil whiten your teeth | Well Good

Beauty vlogger Farah Dhukai points out the genius secret to teeth whitening—and Ayurvedic experts say it's a time-tested method. Basically, these two pantry staples are about to become your go-tos.

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17 Amazing American Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford to Live In

Look to the American South -- in particular, the Gulf of Mexico -- for beach communities with absurdly low housing prices and costs of li...

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Travel snacks, as picked by nutritionists - CNN

Don't let flights and car trips mess with your good eating habits. Just bring these healthy on-the-go foods with you.

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These 25 Public Colleges Give Students the Biggest Return on Investment | Money

PayScale's annual College Return on Investment report shows graduates of schools with heavy STEM emphasis earn the most.

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Never, Ever Give A Recruiter Your Salary Details -- Do This Instead

What should Miah say when recruiters ask her for her salary details? Here's a script she can follow!

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10 Strategies For Responding Effectively To Criticism | Cultivating Contentment & Happiness

It's generally not fun to be at the receiving end of criticism. Also, there's no doubt that some criticism is mean-spirited, hostile, and not really meant to be helpful. However, often we can learn a lot from constructive criticism. The challenge is to re

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Why You Need an Untouchable Day Every Week

I hate meetings. They sit subconsciously in my brain, taking up space. I prepare for them in my notebooks. I travel to them, and then back again, in the middle of my work days. And what do most meetings usually result in? You guessed it — more meetings.

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Advice for Shy People at Holiday Parties

A survival guide for shy people at their holiday work parties. Why you should visit the venue beforehand, act like a journalist and make sure to dress up.

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5 Strategies to Make Yourself Work When You're Just Not in the Mood

Fighting procrastination teaches us to fully engage in our work, get more creative with it, and, ultimately, get more done.

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Want to feel relaxed over the holidays? Maybe choose red wine over shots.

Drinkers associate beer, liquor, and red and white wine with different emotional responses, says a new study.

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Smart weekend rituals to make your workweek less anxious | Ladders

Here are a few things you can do this weekend to get ahead before Monday comes around.

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How the First 20 Minutes of Your Day Can Set You Up for Success

Engage a positive routine right after waking, and you'll tap into the power of your subconscious brain.