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Comments & traffic statistics help empower bloggers

Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.

Dreams can overpower conscious thoughts

When dreaming is believing: Dreams affect people's judgment, behavior

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How some people always find a way to win

Whether it's sports, poker or the high-stakes world of business, there are those who always find a way to win when there's money on the table.

A few peeks at how nonconformists achieve success

Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.

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7 simple ways to say “No”

Do you have difficulty saying “no”? Are you always trying to be nice to others at the expense of yourself?

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Why some people can’t handle success

Research shows that how people view their abilities in the workplace impacts how they respond to success.

One gene’s link to optimism and self-esteem

Scientists have identified for the first time a particular gene's link to optimism, self-esteem and "mastery," the belief that one has control over one's own life — three critical psychological resources for coping well with stress and depression.

Barbie could dampen a young girl’s career dreams

Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.

Do one thing – and do it well

I'm often asked how you can start doing work you love - how you can make a living doing something you’re passionate about.

10 ways to make your home office more productive

There are plenty of pitfalls that can distract you from getting your work done. Here we look at 10 ways to ensure you’re set up for success in your home office.

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Business plans: How thinking long-term will help you get ahead

A lot can change in 20 years. If you had a PC 20 years ago, you probably had a 386 or 486 running MS-DOS 5.0 and possibly Windows 3.0. No smart phones. No iPods or iTunes. No web browsers. No Google or Yahoo. No YouTube. No social media unless you liked BBSing.

Underdogs have more motivation? Not so fast…

Members of a group or team will work harder when they're competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group.

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Dishonesty and creativity: 2 sides of the same coin?

Lying about performance on one task may increase creativity on a subsequent task by making people feel less bound by conventional rules, according to research.

Overcoming the social costs of being different

“From now on, I’ll connect the dots my own way.” – Bill Watterson Goodness knows I’ve put in my share of...

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Want to be happier? Be more grateful

Want to quickly improve your happiness and satisfaction with life? Then the pen may be a mighty weapon.

Task master: Categorizing rewards improves motivation

What truly inspires individuals to perform at their very best?

How to become famous & monetize your fame

Fame is attention -- and with enough attention you can generate passive income. Monetizing fame is actually pretty easy.

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Scientists search for the source of creativity

Calling it a ‘right brain’ phenomenon is too simple, researchers say It takes two to tango. Two hemispheres of your...

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What to do when you run out of ideas

I had a friend ask me if I ever run out of ideas of things to write about, because my...

Those less motivated to achieve will excel on tasks seen as fun

But when a task is presented as fun, researchers report in a new study, the same individuals often do worse than those who are less motivated to achieve.

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Procrastination is a mindfulness problem

We all procrastinate. I put off writing this article by doing a bunch of smaller tasks, for example. They were less important and I knew it, but they were quick tasks and so easier than writing an article on a tough topic.

Impossible goals? Tweak with new targets

Research suggests that it is pro athlete's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him successful.

Achieving fame, wealth and beauty are psychological dead ends, study says

If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.

8 tips to help you overcome procrastination

Procrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Side effects include missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, feeling overwhelmed, resentment and guilt.