Self-Improvement

Personality tests are frequently utilized by companies and individuals to improve career success rates. Most often designed by psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, personality tests take into account human characteristics and interpersonal relationship dynamics. Whether you’re a recent…

Networking demands revamping. The word itself conjures insecurities, anxiety, and dread. What if we give networking a new title, something that isn't just inviting, but better suits the concept. Link-building implies a collection of people working together to create meaning.…

If you work in an office, then you probably find yourself needing to solicit feedback from coworkers on a regular basis. Whether you use them to decide which restaurant to order from for lunch, determine a date for an upcoming…

There is a dearth of listening in the workplace. How did this happen? And does listening matter in this rushed and Tweeting world? Yes. People talk too much. They do not listen. They ask questions in order to answer them rather…

Social media may have started as a distraction, but it can now make careers. Social media is a great way to build a portfolio of your past work, show off your skills, and create a personal brand that can sell…

When you think of dangerous jobs, you probably think of commercial fishing or logging, not composing emails in a cubicle. But office jobs can take a toll on your health, especially if you’ve adopted unhealthy habits at work. Want to…

Business casual wardrobes are meant to offer employees some respite from dressing up in fancy clothes at work every day. The demand for business casual dress codes is high enough that more than 60 percent of businesses now accept this…

When considering your New Year’s resolution, stop and think about what you would like to improve about yourself. Usually, anything that you can think of will involve some level of reading and writing. Naturally, your first thought may be to…

It used to be simple. Get hired right out of college, work hard in your role, and be rewarded with all the ingredients that make up job advancement: higher job title, salary increase, and words of encouragement. It used to…

The term digital dependency is becoming increasingly driven and powered by technology as people use it almost everywhere in both personal and professional lives. Advances in electronics have increased efficiency, connectivity, and information access; however, technology can take its toll…

Some people enter the work world, and immediately start the career they always dreamed of. By the time their twenties draw to a close, they have legitimately, “become,” something—a lawyer, a teacher, a nurse… Others take the longer route. These…

If you’re like most Americans, you spend a lot of alone time in your car. Seventy-six percent of American commuters drive to work by themselves every day, and the average American spends 54 minutes per day commuting.Unfortunately, many people don’t…

“Get a hobby” may sound like a dis, but it doesn’t have to be. Some hobbies may initially feel like a waste of time when there are so many other responsibilities in our day-to-day lives, but there are several noteworthy…

Minimalist living has gained a lot of press in recent years, and for good reason. People who embrace a minimalist ethos—which involves reducing material possessions and making more conscious decisions about purchasing habits and other lifestyle choices—tend to enjoy several…

Whether you have a fancy office coffee maker or not, the smell of coffee alone is enticing for many of us any time of day. But when that mid-afternoon slump hits, coffee may feel more like a necessity. This slump—usually…

At times, navigating workplace dynamics can feel a bit like playing that old “Frogger” video game: You dodge one of many dicey workplace topics only to see a grumpy coworker incoming, or you make it through a tough board meeting…

If you’re a frequent breakfast skipper and/or you make more vending machine runs than you’d like to admit (M&M’s are a healthy snack, right?) then we’re here to help. While it’s easy to trade in breakfast for extra sleep, you…

Even with hundreds of available apps to help organize your life, a paper desk calendar may be just what you need to stay on top of your work schedule. Despite dire predictions, desk calendars are thriving in the digital age.…

We all have habits—both good and bad. While good habits tend to be difficult to make, it can be just as hard to break or reframe old habits. In fact, experts say you can’t ever get rid of a bad…

By 2020, Americans will spend an estimated $52 billion on sleep aids and remedies. In fact, more than one third of American adults do not get enough sleep on a regular basis. All this sleep deprivation doesn’t just leave us…