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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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For many young professionals, attending a networking event sounds about as fun as going to the dentist. Networking remains one of the most effective ways to find a new job, particularly when done in person. Anecdotally speaking, connecting with others via networking events has been integral to building my business. Not so much.

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Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club

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Millions of Americans participate in some type of book club, whether virtual or in-person. Book clubs come in all shapes and sizes. They can focus on fiction or nonfiction, have themes to guide book choices, and be organized through places like work, school, professional organizations, religious groups and libraries.

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The 11 Best Books on Mental Health

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From memoirs to research-backed guides, these 11 books cover all things mental health: 1. If the answer is yes, go buy this book ASAP. You’ll find yourself gripped by the narratives she tells—some tragic, some hilarious—and in awe of the book’s astounding conclusion: We’re all human and flawed. A New Journey Through Anxiety.

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20 Inspirational Books by Black Authors You Need to Read

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Whatever you need, someone has already written a book about it. Here are 20 inspirational books by Black authors that cover all of those things and more. Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes “ Happiness comes from living as you need to, as you want to. Life advice?

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How To Be A Digital Nomad On The Cheap

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However, one of the primary concerns for many aspiring digital nomads is how to sustain this lifestyle affordably. House swapping is a way for people to trade homes for a short period, and it’s become more popular and can be cheaper than booking a hotel (or even free).

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How to Identify Areas for Personal Development in 6 Steps

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If you go online and search for “personal development,” you will be bombarded with book suggestions, podcasts and online courses. Most of us want to be better, but figuring out how to identify areas for self-improvement can be daunting. How to identify areas for personal development 1.

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Book Review: Building the Business of You

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The central concept of the book is what the author calls the "career mashup"   This is a career where workers merge their skills, interests, passions, and experiences in a way that fits a person's whole self. Identify the full value they bring to every new network so they can socialize with confidence.