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7 Steps to Take If Anxiety Is Making It Hard to Do Your Job

Here’s exactly what to say to your boss if your worry spirals are causing problems.
Human resources

How to Feel Less Lonely at Work

It’s hard to spend most of your waking hours with people you don't click with.
Peace out

How to Stop Worrying About Work on Vacation

Seriously, that email can wait until you’re back.

How to Pitch a Story to SELF

What to pitch, what not to pitch, rates, and more.
Life

3 Things to Do If Your WFH Setup Could Use a Revamp

It should support you in your job and your post-work life.
Value proposition

How to Set Money Resolutions You Actually Feel Excited About This Year

You’re more likely to stick with goals that deeply matter to you.
Health

7 Ways to Deal With the Emotional Blow of Losing Your Job

No matter the circumstances, it’s a significant loss.
Health

Are You Actually ‘So Busy,’ or Is It ‘Toxic Productivity’?

If you have a hard time taking a break, listen up.
Culture

Why Is It So Damn Hard to Ask for Help When You Need It?

Good news: There are ways to get better at it.

6 Less-Obvious Signs of Burnout You Should Definitely Pay Attention To

Before your job leaves you completely depleted.

How to Make Your Days Off Feel Like a True Break

Yes, even if you have shit to do.
Culture

How to Feel Less Depleted by the End of the Workweek

So you’re not living for the weekend (and too exhausted to enjoy it).
Culture

I Tried 3 Short-Term Apartment Companies Catering to Remote-Workers With Wanderlust

In case you, too, aren’t tied to one city.
Culture

How to Handle ‘Energy Vampires’ at Work

Because working through a pandemic is draining enough.

Does Your Employer Care About Your Well-Being?

A new survey of 15,000 employees sheds some light.
Culture

How to Quit Your Job—Without Burning Any Bridges

Look out for yourself first.

8 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview, According to Career Experts

The interview process is a two-way street.
Health

The Ritual That Makes Working From Home Way Less Stressful

It’s not as simple as taking a break.
Culture

I Found a Stylish Standing Desk Converter that Makes WFH a Joy

It looks cool and helps ease my lower back, too.

8 Tiny Things I’ve Tried to Make Mondays More Pleasant

Even in a pandemic, Mondays are still Monday-ish.

What It’s Like to Be a Flight Attendant Right Now

“It feels like there aren’t any rules right now.”
Culture

12 Tips for Staying Productive While Working Remotely

My commute is from my bed to my dining table, so.