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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…

7 things nurses should never do in front of patients

Nursing is a job that does not just require a good deal of medical training—it also calls for a bedside manner that will put patients’ minds at ease in the most harrowing circumstances. Good nurses know what to do and say no matter what…

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…

How to gain inspiration from 6 crazy tactics that got people hired

A strong resume and a quality educational background are key factors in getting hired. However, sometimes it takes a little more to nab a job. We don’t necessarily recommend that you try the following 6 crazy tactics that got people hired,…

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,…

Why everyone wants to work at Google (and you should too)

Google isn’t just a tech company anymore, it's an aspirational lifestyle. Once employees secure a coveted spot, they're almost cult-like in their reverence for their workplace. Not that getting hired is an easy feat—Google currently gets…

The 4 cornerstones of great customer service

Chances are, if you’re interviewing for a position in customer service—whether as a customer service rep or another service role—you’ll be asked to define good customer service or to describe what good customer service means to you.…