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December 30, 2019 What Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity By Janna Koretz Don't let the weight of your job squash your sense of self.

Sustainability Why It's So Hard to Change People's Commuting Behavior by Ashley Whillans, Ariella Kristal It'll take more than subsidizing mass transit or encouraging ride-sharing, according to new research. Stress How to Stop Thinking About Work at 3am by Rebecca Zucker Five tips for making sure stress doesn't get in the way of sleep. Managing yourself Our Favorite Management Tips from 2019 by Harvard Business Review Staff A curated list to help you do your job better. Career planning 4 Careers for People Who Are Easily Distracted by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic A wandering mind can pay off. Gender Why Don't Women Self-Promote As Much As Men? by Christine Exley, Judd Kessler Research shows it's not as simple as a lack of confidence. Customers Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. Stanko, Blanca Isabel Hernández Ortega, Francisco-Jose Molina-Castillo, Rishika Rishika, José Franco A study of 3,500 posts offers insights for digital marketers. Business writing Writing About Business (Without Being a Bore) by Mike Reed Have a specific reader in mind. Motivating people How to Motivate Your Team During Crunch Time by Rebecca Knight Tips for staying calm through a stressful stretch.

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