The Latest Tips and Tricks To Get Ahead At Work And In Your Career
Don’t just go through the motions. Use our expert advice on getting out of a career rut and turning work into something you’re passionate about.
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You Can Overcome ‘Creative Mortification’
Have you ever suffered creative mortification? Coined by educator Ronald Beghetto, the term describes losing your willingness to pursue a creative avenue following a negative outcome. Maybe you gave up on stand-up comedy forever after your set at the open mic night was met with murmurs instead of laughs, or you burned your accordion after…
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How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor
There is no shortage of advice and research that points to the benefits of having mentors. They are advisors who can offer support to you throughout your career. In doing so, they may improve your job experience, introduce new people to your network, or help you build new skills. Also, mentors are people who have…
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Use the Two-Minute Rule to Stop Procrastinating
Even when overwhelmed by looming tasks, there’s an easy way to knock out several of them to gain momentum. It’s called the “two-minute rule” and it can help you be more productive in school, work, and at home.
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You Can’t Trust Your Browser’s ‘Lock’ to Tell You a Website Is Safe
When you browse the internet, you probably notice a small lock icon that appears in the URL bar. It’s common internet security advice to look for this lock whenever visiting a new site, to make sure your connection is actually secure. Google, however, announced it will retire the lock, since it doesn’t think it serves…