7 phrases you should never say in a job interview if you want to get hired
I still remember the first real job interview I had in my early twenties.
I was so nervous that I ended up blurting out things I thought were harmless—only to realize later how poorly they came across. The interviewer’s face said it all.
Truth is, no matter how qualified you are, certain statements can make …
People who feel lonely and bored after retiring usually display these 7 behaviors
Have you ever noticed how the first few days of retirement can feel like a never-ending weekend—until it doesn’t?
There’s this huge build-up to that final clock-out, yet when the novelty wears off, some people find themselves feeling restless or lonely.
I’ve seen friends and family members go through this phase: they’re thrilled at first, …
8 habits than indicate a low level of intelligence, according to psychology
I once overheard two coworkers debating whether street smarts were better than book smarts.
One guy was adamant that knowing random trivia made him a genius, while the other insisted that true intelligence is about how we adapt in everyday life.
Their conversation got me thinking: Intelligence isn’t just IQ scores and fancy degrees.
It …
7 micro-impressions that influence how people see you
People-watching is one of my favorite things to do—it’s amazing what you can pick up just by sitting in a café or standing in line at the grocery store.
There’s something fascinating about the way people present themselves, sometimes without even realizing it: that little tilt of the head, the flicker of a smile, or …
8 morning habits that will keep you looking and feeling young well into your 70s
Have you ever woken up feeling like you hit the snooze button on your energy levels, while everyone else seems to bounce out of bed looking like they just stepped out of a spa?
I know I have, and let me tell you, it’s not the best feeling.
As time goes by, most of us …
8 things exceptionally successful people never do in the morning (and you shouldn’t either)
Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Start off on the wrong foot, and you’ll spend hours trying to recover. Start strong, and you’ll be ahead before most people have even had their first coffee.
The most successful people know this better than anyone. They don’t just focus on what to do …
7 etiquette rules successful professionals always follow
Have you ever walked into a meeting and immediately sensed that some people just get it?
I used to think it was all about having an impressive title or a super-polished résumé.
But over the years, I’ve realized that a lot of this success mojo boils down to simple etiquette rules—the kind our parents or …
7 things you don’t realize you’re doing because you’re highly intelligent
Have you ever felt like you see the world a little differently than everyone else?
Maybe you’ve noticed that conversations don’t always flow the way you expect, or that people react to you in ways you don’t quite understand.
The truth is, if you’re highly intelligent, the way you think and process information naturally sets …
7 tiny habits that shape your personal brand without you noticing
Have you ever thought about how the tiniest gestures in your everyday life can quietly redefine how people see you?
When we talk about building a personal brand, our minds often jump to spotlight moments like a keynote speech, a social media campaign, or a flashy award.
But from my own experience, those grand events …
If you want to stay mentally sharp in your 70s, say goodbye to these 7 brain-draining habits
As someone who used to spend hours on athletic training, I’ve realized that the habits affecting the mind can be just as important—if not more so—than those that affect the body.
Whether we’re talking about physical stamina or mental alertness, it’s the little things we do each day that add up over time.
One too …