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It seems that burnout has become somewhat of a buzzword, especially among Millennials. The dreaded global economic crisis of 2007-2008 has left people worried about losing their jobs, which has resulted in their willingness to go the extra mile. A lot of employees have agreed to work more and took a pay cut out of...

‘The book is called Opportunity, and its first page is New Year’s Day’ Edith Lovejoy Pierce ‘The other day, I made the decision to move house. It’s time to leave. I’ve been like the curator of a museum for too long. And the funny thing is, when I made the decision, I said to myself...

Procrastination can hit all of us at some point. From a freelancer suffering writers block, to an office worker that becomes distracted from the task at hand, not being able to keep focus is a big productivity killer. Luckily there are ways to help you keep focus, short of disconnecting your internet, and the past...

Oh, gods of organization. We bow down to you every January in honor of National Organizing Month, in hopes that we can streamline and control our homes in the wake of the maddening tornado of clutter that swept through over the past year. (Or, for some of us, years.) We call upon you to help us...

It’s April, and you know what that means, right? Nope, not rain showers. Not bunny rabbits and baby chicks. Not the arrival of spring. Give up? It’s National Donate Life Month! Holla! OK, so all jokes aside, let’s just lay it on the line: The whole issue of organ donation is (dis)colored by the fact...

In February 2011, my friend Kristen and I went to Costa Rica for a week. We were excited about the vacation — which included jet skiing, swimming and snorkeling — but as we got closer to the already-scheduled ziplining portion of the trip, I began to get nervous. I hate heights, and I didn’t want...

Believe it or not, environment can affect motivation. Ready to whistle while you plow through a ton of work? These eight design tips will help you create a workspace that inspires creativity and improves performance. 1. Let the sun shine in. Natural daylight and full-spectrum light both stimulate and boost mood. And proper lighting in a...

Ever heard the term “10x”? In the tech world, it refers to “one employee who can produce the output of 10 mediocre ones.” But 10x can also be applied to products. For instance, Larry Page, the CEO and cofounder of Google, expects his employees to create products and services that are 10 times better than the...

We all know that person – whether we’ve just seen them on TV, or they are part of our social circle – that just seems to have everything together. Their lives are incredibly successful and they seem to achieve personal and professional goals with relative ease. One way to try to incorporate their path to...