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7 pieces of tough but loving career advice

There’s an awful lot of career advice out there. Some of it is great; some of it is not so great. What most of it has in common is a general tone of optimism—"Reach for the stars! You can do anything you set your mind to!" While it never…

8 things you don’t have to do in your 20s

Most twentysomethings are constantly surrounded by the perfection presented on social media. Everyone seems to have the wildest nights out, the sweetest vacations, a beautiful family, and the most fulfilling job. It's enough to make anyone feel…

6 successful ways to start your workday

Do you have a hard time hitting the desk running, so to speak, on any given work day? Try following some of these strategies to jumpstart your work mornings and make yourself more productive and engaged from the get-go. 1. Establish a pre-work…

Here’s why chasing happiness won’t make you happy

This country was founded partially on the “pursuit of happiness,” a goal that many people still strive toward on a daily basis. In fact, it seems that people seek constant joy even when they aren’t sure what happiness looks like for their…

How to get out of a rut when you hate your job

Hate your job? Or just feel stuck? Maybe the problem is you and maybe the problem is the job, but sometimes moving on right away is not an option. If this is your situation, there are ways to make walking through the door of the job you despise more…

7 ways to avoid letting envy ruin your career growth

Even though it's ideal to always keep your eyes on your own career, we're only human. It's almost impossible not to look at your friends and colleagues to see where they are in their job, what they've done by a certain age, and how much they're…

These famous people failed at first, then found success

Ever get discouraged because you feel like nothing's going your way? Or maybe you've been at it for a few years and just feel that you aren’t where you should—or want to—be. Chances are, you're being too hard on yourself and not allowing…

Here’s why having hobbies outside of work is key to your professional success

"Work-life balance" is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, and for good reason—you don't want to work too hard, but you want to work hard enough to make a good living and gain a sense of fulfillment. When people talk about this ideal balance,…

6 career risks you should definitely take if you want to be successful

You've probably heard stories about people who have found career success by taking crazy leaps of faith. These days, playing it totally safe isn't necessarily the way to reach the goals you hope to attain. While you certainly shouldn't be reckless…

6 ways to end your workday so your morning is peaceful

We all want to be that person that strolls out of the office with a wide smile and not a care in the world. Those people tend to sail in the next morning wearing the same rosy glasses. What's their secret? How can you, too, design your life…