The single piece of advice that changed the course of my career

The single piece of advice that changed the course of my careerThe single piece of advice that changed the course of my careerWhen I started my last corporate job, I asked experienced co-workers for advice and best-practices, and most of them told me something like Try to get in front of important people.Thats corporate code for sucking up.It welchesnt my first time working for a large company. Id seen a lot of suck ups get promotions in the past, and in a moment of weakness, I decided to listen to those idiots.You get in front of important people by scheduling unnecessary meetings with random people, always saying something during meetings, pretending youre working while youre watching YouTube videos, and staying at the office until late when youre bedrngnis productive at all.But sucking up didnt feel right - I just couldnt do it. Its not my style. But its so tempting do it because people get rewarded for that.And who doesnt want to get promoted? So you get lured in. Thats why I un derstand why people who start at corporations decide to play politics- you think its normal.But get in front of important people, is horrible advice. Anything that is close to that, like fake it till you make it, or just network your way up, is also bad. Its all based on appearances.Thank god theres another way to get rewarded.I was lucky enough to finally meet a stand-up guy. He was a new VP in another department. We met at the elevator, talked a bit, hit it off, and decided to schedule some time to properly meet.I thought he was very honest and confident, so I told him about the getting in front of people thing, and asked his opinion.He said Stay out of the chit-chat. Do your work. Let your results speak for you.He said that he never played politics and he never applied for a manager role. He worked hard, people recognized his results, and THEY came to him with opportunities.Thats the best piece of career advice Ive ever received. Its good because its simple. And it works for ever y single industry.Big ideas are usually simple ideas. - David OgilvyBut its also tough advice for people to take. Its uncertain Do your job and hope for the best. You get rewarded when you work hard.Its like when people say Good things will come in due time.Yeah, right I want to see instant results.Yes, and the kid wants his candy NOW. Calm down, honestly.I get it Were obsessed with quick results and blueprints. We want people to tell us Do X, and you will get Y.But unfortunately, things are not that simple. Over the past few months, thousands of people joined my newsletter, more than a million read my articles - and from that expokoranvers, I got new opportunities.Want to know my exact blueprint? I HAVE NO IDEA.I just do my work and I dont procrastinate. Im also not a magician. I cant trick people to read my stuff or work with me.No matter how many marketing hacks you use, A/B tests you run, meetings you schedule with important people, or meetups you visit - if you keep wasting time, you never get better at what you do.Instead of always trying new things, or doing things that are not essential, try to keep things simple. Focus on your core competencies, and improve that. No gimmicks, just real work.Quit or be exceptional. Average is for losers. - Seth GodinIn the end, this is the best and simplest career advice I ever got Do your job well (you dont even have to be the best in the world, to start be better than average people). Thats the ONLY career advice you need. And the results will come.If they dont, let me know, so we can go back to sucking up. But Im pretty sure that will never happen. For now, lets get back to work.Thisarticleoriginally appeared onDariusForoux.com.The single piece of advice that changed the course of my careerWhen I started my last corporate job, I asked experienced co-workers for advice and best-practices, and most of them told me something like Try to get in front of important people.Thats corporate code for sucking up.It wasnt m y first time working for a large company. Id seen a lot of suck ups get promotions in the past, and in a moment of weakness, I decided to listen to those idiots.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreYou get in front of important people by scheduling unnecessary meetings with random people, always saying something during meetings, pretending youre working while youre watching YouTube videos, and staying at the office until late when youre not productive at all.But sucking up didnt feel right - I just couldnt do it. Its not my style. But its so tempting do it because people get rewarded for that.And who doesnt want to get promoted? So you get lured in. Thats why I understand why people who start at corporations decide to play politics- you think its normal.But get in front of important people, is horrible advice. Anything that is close to that, like fake it till you make it, or just n etwork your way up, is also bad. Its all based on appearances.Thank god theres another way to get rewarded.I was lucky enough to finally meet a stand-up guy. He was a new VP in another department. We met at the elevator, talked a bit, hit it off, and decided to schedule some time to properly meet.I thought he was very honest and confident, so I told him about the getting in front of people thing, and asked his opinion.He said Stay out of the chit-chat. Do your work. Let your results speak for you.He said that he never played politics and he never applied for a manager role. He worked hard, people recognized his results, and THEY came to him with opportunities.Thats the best piece of career advice Ive ever received. Its good because its simple. And it works for every single industry.Big ideas are usually simple ideas. - David OgilvyBut its also tough advice for people to take. Its uncertain Do your job and hope for the best. You get rewarded when you work hard.Its like when people s ay Good things will come in due time.Yeah, right I want to see instant results.Yes, and the kid wants his candy NOW. Calm down, honestly.I get it Were obsessed with quick results and blueprints. We want people to tell us Do X, and you will get Y.But unfortunately, things are not that simple. Over the past few months, thousands of people joined my newsletter, more than a million read my articles - and from that exposure, I got new opportunities.Want to know my exact blueprint? I HAVE NO IDEA.I just do my work and I dont procrastinate. Im also not a magician. I cant trick people to read my stuff or work with me.No matter how many marketing hacks you use, A/B tests you run, meetings you schedule with important people, or meetups you visit - if you keep wasting time, you never get better at what you do.Instead of always trying new things, or doing things that are not essential, try to keep things simple. Focus on your core competencies, and improve that. No gimmicks, just real work.Qu it or be exceptional. Average is for losers. - Seth GodinIn the end, this is the best and simplest career advice I ever got Do your job well (you dont even have to be the best in the world, to start be better than average people). Thats the ONLY career advice you need. And the results will come.If they dont, let me know, so we can go back to sucking up. But Im pretty sure that will never happen. For now, lets get back to work.Thisarticleoriginally appeared onDariusForoux.com.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How onlyness makes us powerful and successful

How onlyness makes us powerful and successfulHow onlyness makes us powerful and successfulHow can you bring an idea to life?In her upcoming book,The Power of Onlyness Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough to Dent the World, Nilofer Merchant argues that each of us has the potential to create value in our own way. Ladders spoke with Merchantabout the importance of onlyness and how we can empower ourselves and work with others to create change.LaddersWhat is onlyness and what makes it so powerful?Merchant Every one of us has perspectives that come from own own histories and experiences, visions and hopes. Onlyness captures the idea that the way we create value in this modern economy is tied to our novel, original ideas.Onlyness isnt talent because talent is usually quantified. You usually say someone is talented if they have the right degree or pedigree. Its also not unique because we use unique contextually. For example, if someone is the only young person in a room, well say thats what m akes them unique.So what is this thing that says that youre standing in a spot in the world where only you can create value?Onlyness is the way that each of us gets to add our bit of value to the world.Sixty-one percent of people give up, conform, and hide themselves at work. That means that many of us are leaving our ideas off the table when we show up. The cost is innovation.How can we empower ourselves to pursue our ideas?Id like to point to the story of Franklin Leonard, a twenty-something who welches frustrated by Hollywood. He kept noticing the same scripts, the same archetypes and profiles, over and over again. He thought that Hollywood should be reflecting all of humanity.One day he wrote an email to his friends under a blind alias asking them to send him the scripts they really loved that werent getting attention, and he would share the data with them. He compiled a list, and then went on vacation.When he came back, he found that this thing that he started had gone viral. P eople told him that his project was really great because it pointed out scripts they should and could invest in.The lesson I learned from watching Franklin do this work was how much credence he gave his own ideas. Most of us think Oh, it should be different, and then we say, but that will never work.The first part of claiming ones onlyness is answering how do you claim that thing that you believe can be done better? As soon as you find meaning in that, youll find that other people give a shit about the same thing. And thats when you can actually start to create real change in the world.What does onlyness teach us about dicke bretter bohren mssen solving?I love the story of Talia Milgrom-Elcott, who runs an organization called 100Kin10, which is figuring out how to get 100,000 STEM teachers into public education in 10 years. This is an unbelievable task. Think about it getting 100,000 teachers trained when nothing like that had ever happened.She figured out first how to brute force i t and get as many people as possible. After a while, she realized that most of those people would leave education as fast as they had come in. The reason we didnt have STEM teachers before was because the education context they were going into didnt help them thrive.She realized that she needed to fix mora than just training she needed to fix the entire education system.She then did this profound thing she said, I dont know how to do that. But Im willing to create a safe space for us to learn together how to do that.Today, the organization is well on its way to hit its goal.The lesson to take away is that she could have said, Thats too big I cant do it. When she realized there was a deeper problem to solve, she could have walked away. Instead, she was willing to sit there in uncertainty and ask the people she worked with how they could do this better.Thats how all of us could show up at work to realize we dont know and to own that with other people. We can say, For the problems that really need solving, how can I come to you not with answers but with questions?How important is building relationships?The key is to ask how can you have relationships with the people with whom you have an idea in common? How do you find them? How do you work with them? How do you learn to purple drank on them? Those are the challenges we have to face when working with a team.Ushahidi is an organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, that got its start building an online mapping tool that let people who were dealing with an election fallout signal that they were safe. The organization was faced with an interesting work challenge. The lead engineer came to the former CEO and said, I have a completely different idea for the product.At first, the CEO didnt think it was a good idea. But he realized that the way to stay vibrant is to let the people disrupt the system. So he said, Sure, lets try it. If it doesnt work, well fix it together.To me, thats the key for how were going to work in the future. In this complex world, the focus should be on how we can learn together, even if that means we fail together and get up with great resilience to go on. We have to say, Were in the this together, and we should all feel empowered to shape the future, not based on rank or title but on passion.Whats the biggest lesson you learned?For years, I used to watch people from stages, either as an attendee or a co-speaker. People give audiences similar advice Just go do it Be braver Show more grit Be more confident It always struck me that that was an incomplete answer.After studying onlyness, I realized that the reason that 61% of us are denying ourselves is not based on our boldness but on how we belong to one another. Until we understand how to be in relationships with one another, we dont know how to be ourselves.

6 easy ways Joanna Gaines gets ahead of the holiday chaos

6 easy ways Joanna Gaines gets ahead of the holiday chaos6 easy ways Joanna Gaines gets ahead of the holiday chaosNo one tackles timemanagementquite like the queen of DIY projects, Joanna Gaines. The HGTV host ofFixer Upperhas shared tons of tips for getting ahead over the curse of her television career - both on the screen and on herblog,Magnolia. And because its holiday crunch time, weve decided to key in on some of those tips.If youre anything like Gaines, youll want to get a head start of the holidays - perhaps before your neighbors even put away their pumpkins. We dont blame you the holidays can be an exhausting, time-consuming few weeks of decorating, schadstoff shopping, hosting and celebrating.Gaines shared her early holiday celebrations via her Instagram story in October, when she and her sister were cozied up by the fire listening to classic Christmas songs the night before Halloween. Maybe you didnt jump on the bandwagonthatearly, but if you get a grip of the holidays so oner rather than later, youll have mora time to enjoy all of the festivities.With that said, here are eight tips Gaines has shared to help you handle the holidays (almost) as well as she does.Photo via Instagram1. Hang onto tradition rather than stressing yourself out with the trends.While the popsicle-stick picture frames have cracked over the years, and the photos within them have faded - it only makes me love them all the more, she wrote in her blog, Magnolia. I want to decorate our tree with our same ornaments that we ooh and ahh over each year.Our tree could never be complete without the kids handmade offerings.Its okay to hang onto family traditions, even if that means your tree doesnt necessarily look as chic as the trees on social media - family traditions are what make the holidays beautiful. In fact, Gaines actively steers clear of all trends surrounding the holidays.Its rare for me to get excited about a new holiday recipe or trendy ideas for decorating the tree, she wr ote. Im not looking for ways to reinvent this season. Instead, all I want is to gather the same ingredients for the same beloved cinnamon rolls that Ive baked on Christmas morning for as long as I can remember.Photo via Instagram2. Simplify your gift wrapping.Handmade gifts are generally considered extra-special because the recipient appreciates the time and effort you put into making them, she writes on her blog. You can easily evoke the same appreciative sentiment with purchased gifts by putting a little extra time into the wrapping. This year, why not keep it simple by using brown kraft paper? Its classic, and the possibilities of making these packages look beautiful are endless.Sheshares three tipsfor making gift wrapping look like the stuff of dreams, which include yarn, personalized letters and ornaments.Photo via Instagram3. Delegate seasonal tasks.Seasonal responsibilities like holiday decorating or baking are a team effort for Gaines family.Everyone takes a task The older k ids lead the charge on hanging the ornaments while the younger ones hunt for everyones stocking, she wrote. And every year, Chip and Drake hang my very favorite antique sign, the one that we got earlier in our marriage, that says Christmas Trees For Sale.Photo via Instagram4. Use lots of garland rather than spending time (and money) on more complicated decorations.On her blog, Gaines shared that Garland is one of her favorite decorations, calling it timeless and beautiful wherever its placed. She uses it on her staircase, mantle, chandeliers and more.Photo via Instagram5. Make less of mess by using artificial plants in your home.Pine trees and festive sprigs might look beautiful, but they sure do leave behind a mess. Gaines uses artificial stems for some of her decorations to cut down on the vacuuming shell have to do later.I like to stick to one kind of stem and use a few in each vase because it looks the most authentic, she reportedly told Target. Make sure you tease out the branc hes to give them a little life and movement.Photo via Instagram6. Light some candles.If youre looking to relax a little in between all the decorating, shopping and cooking, light some Magnolia Marketsholiday candles, which come in two scents this season Joyeux Noel (mandarin, cranberry and clove) and Twelve Nights (cedar, citrus and Fraiser Fir).Photo via Instagram- AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solotravel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog,HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,TwitterherreportandFacebook.This article originally appeared onFairygodboss. As the largest career community for women, Fairygodboss provides millions of women with career connections, community advice, and hard-to-find intel about how companies treat women.

Top Ten Ways To Make Yourself More Employable

Top Ten Ways To Make Yurself More EmployableTop Ten Ways To Make Yourself More EmployableLets face it, when it comes to the job market and competing with other qualified candidates for a shallow pool of top career opportunities, its a dog eat dog world out there Being one among hundreds vying for a single, lucrative spot can often feel like something out of a dystopian, gladiator-style, battle royale-filled young adult novel. The power really is with the vermgen employer as they comb through piles of qualified candidates to find their next office superstar.With an increasingly competitive employment market, and a distaste for knocking off your competitors in armed combat, whats a person to do to set themselves apart from the crowd and snag that job of their dreams? Weve got the answer with ten of the best moves you can make in order to look more employable and set yourself apart from the job-seeking crowd.1 Educate YourselfSo you think youre a big wig in your field and know how to do your job just fine, thank you. Well, think again Continuing education is the key to keeping at the top of your game. The latest trends in your industry, market or field are excellent conversation topics during interviews to show you are passionate and have expertise. Add in a few certifications on your resume and youre sure to set yourself above the rest of the pack of applicants.2 Theres Always Room for More ExperienceWhether youve been in a field 2 or 20 years, more experience in your area of work is always a good thing. For those just entering the job market, internships or volunteer positions should be mission-critical to building up an otherwise empty resume. Dont forget to think outside the box at complementary and related work fields, either.3 Have an Attitude that ShinesWhether in the interview room or in life generally, nobody wants to associate with a Debby Downer. Be optimistic about both your job opportunities and the potential position. During your interview, avoid spe aking badly about your prior employment, if any. Positivity makes you appear more energetic, likable and memorable all good things for earning gold stars in the employability game.4 Broaden Your HorizonsBeing stagnant is pretty much never a desirable trait. This is doubly true when it comes to your career prospects. Instead of being a one-trick pony with an incredibly narrow focus, why not try on a few new skills, certifications or experiences? Versatility and the ability to think outside the box are big hits with potential employers and adding a few skills to your waffenvorrat is a great way to show you possess both these traits. Be careful not to go off into left field by adding in too many unrelated skills as this may have the opposite effect of making you appear a tad flighty or unfocused.5 Know Your TechThis one is a must if you want to stand out among employable candidates in todays job market. Companies big and small are utilizing technology in increasingly complex ways in or der to add efficiency and value to their businesses. While you cant be expected to know the ins and outs of every last program on the market, take some time to familiarize yourself with the primary applications youll need to use that may be specific to your position. Dont forget to brush up on your basic email, smartphone, printer and scanner skills, either as these are everyday essentials in most careers.6 Get Your Social OnIn the past, social networks were generally considered places where Aunt Agnes could post cute puppy videos or your Cousin Jenny could share her latest attempt at a perfectly lit selfie. Nowadays, these websites, forums and other online platforms are important areas to connect with other professionals in your field. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and more provide excellent opportunities to search and friend other professionals in your field. Just be sure to keep the pictures of your wild girls/guys night out party off any place where a potential employer or profess ional colleague may be able to sneak a peek7 Focus on ProductivityWeve all heard that sage advice from our mentors, teachers and even moms work harder not smarter. As it turns out, the same advice is incredibly handy when it comes to your job search. Productivity when looking for a new career opportunity is an important trait to keep you on task and meeting important goals. Try making daily, weekly and monthly to-do lists. Be sure to include a variety of tasks that will help in your job search such as daily networking time, certifications and following up on prospective leads.8 Rock that ResumeYour resume is the first and best impression that you can give to prospective employers. Brushing this document up to include your most recent job experience, relevant skills and more can make the difference between you and other candidates. To change things up, try putting together several different resumes geared towards unique positions. A second pair of eyes is always a great thing to have so be sure to have a trusted friend or advisor give the document a final once over to ensure CV perfection.9 Practice Makes PerfectPreparation is the key to success, so why not practice for your interviews, phone calls and employment screenings? For individual positions, conduct some research into the company or position and come up with likely interview questions and their corresponding answers. Dont forget to look into a mirror and practice facial expressions or body positions to really impress your potential employers.10 Dress to ImpressOur final tip to increase your employability and ultimate chances of scoring that job is all about making an impression with your appearance. Professional and well put-together attire lets an employer know youre committed to scoring the position and also provides valuable insight into the kind of quality employee youd make. Sometimes its the little things that show your employer youll pay attention to the big things once you land the position.

10 foods that sound healthy but really arent

10 foods that sound healthy but really arent10 foods that sound healthy but really arentWhen grabbing snacks with words like fruit, veggie, or vitamin in the name, its natural to assume these foods will offer us some level of nutrition. (Like, maybe at least some vitamin C please?) The reality, though, is that a number of foods promoted to the public as healthy are really far from it. To make thebest dietary choices, its helpful to get savvy about whats actually doing your body good and whats just marketing BS. We dug into food labels and chatted with Phoenix-based registered dietitian nutritionistYaffi Lvova to get the lowdown on 10 supposedly healthy foods to view with a healthy dose of skepticism.1. Light ProductsIn an effort to cut back on calories and fat, you might instinctively reach for foods calling themselves light. But these products can pose dietary problems far worse than their full-fat counterparts. When fat is reduced or removed from a food, it must be replaced with an other ingredient to make up the texture and flavor, explains Lvova. Oftentimes this is done with sugar or artificial fillers. When comparing full-fat sour cream to low-fat or fat-free, youll notice that the list of ingredients gets longer and longer. These are ingredients that are not found in nature, which your body doesnt recognize. When it comes to foods like foods like salad dressings, mayo, and sour cream, stick with portion-controlled amounts of the regular or original variety.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and mora2. Flavored YogurtIts true that yogurt offers a wealth of the friendly ntzlich bacteria known asprobiotics, which can help digestion and promote overall health. So plain (or lightly sweetened) yogurt does make an excellent choice for health-conscious snacking. But inside many flavored varieties lurk massive doses of added sugar. One container ofYoplaits Original Frenc h Vanilla yogurt, for example, packs more sugar (19 grams) than a serving ofBreyers Natural Vanilla ice cream(14 grams). Always read labels to check for sugar content.3. Veggie Chips or StrawsEver noshed on some veggie straws and called it a day for your healthy eating? (We confess, we have too.) Despite the veggie in their name - and the vibrant pictures of spinach or tomatoes on their packaging - the main ingredient in most veggie straws is potato starch. So while they may containless fat than some potato chips, their ingredients really arent much different.4. Meatless MeatsNot all meatless Mondays are created equal. To nail the texture of real meat, some vegetarian meat substitutes use questionable additives like TBHQ, a substance the food watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interestencourages consumers to avoid. TBHQhas been associated withvision disturbances in humans and tumor growth in rats. Lvova also warns that highly processed soy is often the grund of fake m eats. While soy in its pure form - such as tofu, soy sauce, soy milk, or tamari - does not contribute to cancer risk, the highly processed soy eiwei isolate has been shown to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. For a better vegetarian eiwei source, try nuts, tofu, and legumes.5. Granola BarsThe word granola has come to symbolize all things hippy-dippy, natural, and healthy - so many people assume the food itself would be nothing but nourishing. That all depends, however, on what granola product you choose.According to a reportbyThe New York Times, though 71 percent of the public believe granola bars to be healthy, only 28 percent of nutritionists agree. Its pretty easy to tell that a chocolate-dipped bar is going to be more like a candy than a health food, but even less obviously Snickers-esque versions can be packed with sugar and fillers. Case in point WalMarts Great Value Sweet Salty Almond Chewy Granola Bars, which contain hydrogenated oil (a known harbinger of dan gerous trans fat) and high fructose corn syrup.6. Fruit LeatherAh, fruit leather, that beloved snack you can give to your kids and pretend you served them fruit. Until food manufacturers switch over to the FDAsupcoming nutrition facts update, which requires a line element for added sugars, its hard to know how much sugar in fruit leather comes from actual fruit and how much has been added via processing. To ensure better nutrition from a fruity snack, try your hand at aDIY variety, or just, um, eat real fruit.7. Vitamin WaterVitamin Water has enjoyed a health halo since its introduction in 2000. But, as of 2016, the coke company, which owns Vitamin Water, wasordered to remove health claims(such as vitamins + water = all you need) from the beverages labeling. With a 20-ounce bottle supplying32 grams of sugar- more than youd get in the same amount of a fountain drink - its not hard to see why. Its true that one serving provides 100 percent of your vitamin C for the day, but so do ma ny fruits and vegetables, says Lvova. The other vitamins provided are poor quality, and only 10 to 15 percent at that. You can cover these nutrient needs with real food throughout the day, which is a much more efficient way to take in your nutrients.8. Dairy-Free CheeseIf you avoid dairy due to allergy, intolerance, or religious or ethical restrictions, dairy-free cheese can be a godsend for getting your fix of stretchy, melty goodness. For the rest of us, though, theres no health-related reason to choose dairy-free cheese, since most of these products are highly processed and often contain refined oils, preservatives, and color additives. Besides,recent research revealsthat eating real cheese daily could actually protect against cardiovascular disease.9. Diet SodaIts diet, so its better than regular soda, right? Not necessarily.Studies have shownthat drinking diet soda is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome, a complex of health issues that includes obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. This may be due to the artificial sweeteners used in diet soda, such as sucralose, aspartame, and saccharine. Though technicallyconsidered geldschrank by the FDA, these sweeteners remain controversial for the way theyaffect the bodys metabolic processes.10. High-Protein SnacksHigh protein seems to be the latest marketing code for healthy, based on the concept that protein builds muscle. But does more of this macro actually make a food better for you? The Daily Value of protein for healthy adults isjust 50 grams. And since, according to many experts, the average American getsmore than enough proteinin their daily diet, adding extra in the form of a high-protein cookie or bar isnt necessarily helpful.This article was originally published on Brit + Co.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Fran klins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people10 foods that sound healthy but really arentWhen grabbing snacks with words like fruit, veggie, or vitamin in the name, its natural to assume these foods will offer us some level of nutrition. (Like, maybe at least some vitamin C please?) The reality, though, is that a number of foods promoted to the public as healthy are really far from it. To make thebest dietary choices, its helpful to get savvy about whats actually doing your body good and whats just marketing BS. We dug into food labels and chatted with Phoenix-based registered dietitian nutritionistYaffi Lvovato get the lowdown on 10 supposedly healthy foods to view with a healthy dose of skepticism.1. Light ProductsIn an effort to cut back on calories and fat, you might instinctively reach for foods calling themselves light. But these products can pose dietary problems far worse than their full-fat counterparts. When fat is reduced or removed from a food, it must be replaced with another ingredient to make up the texture and flavor, explains Lvova. Oftentimes this is done with sugar or artificial fillers. When comparing full-fat sour cream to low-fat or fat-free, youll notice that the list of ingredients gets longer and longer. These are ingredients that are not found in nature, which your body doesnt recognize. When it comes to foods like foods like salad dressings, mayo, and sour cream, stick with portion-controlled amounts of the regular or original variety.2. Flavored YogurtIts true that yogurt offers a wealth of the friendly gut bacteria known asprobiotics, which can help digestion and promote overall health. So plain (or lightly sweetened) yogurt does make an excellent choice for health-conscious snacking. But inside many flavored varieties lurk massive doses of added sugar. One container ofYoplaits Original French Vanilla yogurt, for exampl e, packs more sugar (19 grams) than a serving ofBreyers Natural Vanilla ice cream(14 grams). Always read labels to check for sugar content.3. Veggie Chips or StrawsEver noshed on some veggie straws and called it a day for your healthy eating? (We confess, we have too.) Despite the veggie in their name - and the vibrant pictures of spinach or tomatoes on their packaging - the main ingredient in most veggie straws is potato starch. So while they may containless fat than some potato chips, their ingredients really arent much different.4. Meatless MeatsNot all meatless Mondays are created equal. To nail the texture of real meat, some vegetarian meat substitutes use questionable additives like TBHQ, a substance the food watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interestencourages consumers to avoid. TBHQhas been associated withvision disturbances in humans and tumor growth in rats. Lvova also warns that highly processed soy is often the basis of fake meats. While soy in its pure form - such as tofu, soy sauce, soy milk, or tamari - does not contribute to cancer risk, the highly processed soy protein isolate has been shown to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. For a better vegetarian protein source, try nuts, tofu, and legumes.5. Granola BarsThe word granola has come to symbolize all things hippy-dippy, natural, and healthy - so many people assume the food itself would be nothing but nourishing. That all depends, however, on what granola product you choose.According to a reportbyThe New York Times, though 71 percent of the public believe granola bars to be healthy, only 28 percent of nutritionists agree. Its pretty easy to tell that a chocolate-dipped bar is going to be more like a candy than a health food, but even less obviously Snickers-esque versions can be packed with sugar and fillers. Case in point WalMarts Great Value Sweet Salty Almond Chewy Granola Bars, which contain hydrogenated oil (a known harbinger of dangerous trans fat) and hi gh fructose corn syrup.6. Fruit LeatherAh, fruit leather, that beloved snack you can give to your kids and pretend you served them fruit. Until food manufacturers switch over to the FDAsupcoming nutrition facts update, which requires a line item for added sugars, its hard to know how much sugar in fruit leather comes from actual fruit and how much has been added via processing. To ensure better nutrition from a fruity snack, try your hand at aDIY variety, or just, um, eat real fruit.7. Vitamin WaterVitamin Water has enjoyed a health halo since its introduction in 2000. But, as of 2016, the Coca-Cola company, which owns Vitamin Water, wasordered to remove health claims(such as vitamins + water = all you need) from the beverages labeling. With a 20-ounce bottle supplying32 grams of sugar- more than youd get in the same amount of a fountain drink - its not hard to see why. Its true that one serving provides 100 percent of your vitamin C for the day, but so do many fruits and vegetabl es, says Lvova. The other vitamins provided are poor quality, and only 10 to 15 percent at that. You can cover these nutrient needs with real food throughout the day, which is a much more efficient way to take in your nutrients.8. Dairy-Free CheeseIf you avoid dairy due to allergy, intolerance, or religious or ethical restrictions, dairy-free cheese can be a godsend for getting your fix of stretchy, melty goodness. For the rest of us, though, theres no health-related reason to choose dairy-free cheese, since most of these products are highly processed and often contain refined oils, preservatives, and color additives. Besides,recent research revealsthat eating real cheese daily could actually protect against cardiovascular disease.9. Diet SodaIts diet, so its better than regular soda, right? Not necessarily.Studies have shownthat drinking diet soda is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome, a complex of health issues that includes obesity, high blood pr essure, and high blood sugar. This may be due to the artificial sweeteners used in diet soda, such as sucralose, aspartame, and saccharine. Though technicallyconsidered safe by the FDA, these sweeteners remain controversial for the way theyaffect the bodys metabolic processes.10. High-Protein SnacksHigh protein seems to be the latest marketing code for healthy, based on the concept that protein builds muscle. But does more of this macro actually make a food better for you? The Daily Value of protein for healthy adults isjust 50 grams. And since, according to many experts, the average American getsmore than enough proteinin their daily diet, adding extra in the form of a high-protein cookie or bar isnt necessarily helpful.This article was originally published on Brit + Co.

The Legal Resume Template Chronicles

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Study Your rude coworker may be impacting your partners sleepStudy Your rude coworker may be impacting your partners sleepIts no surprise that when a colleague at work does something rude or disrespectful, it sticks with you. You begin to unpack everything that microaggression meant until your mind swirls with stresses that werent there before. And that kind of unrest can impact your sleep in a bad way its hard to drift off when youre obsessing about the negativity at work.But what may come as a shock is that the rude comment Susie made in the break room could contribute to more than just your own insomnia. A new study in the journal Occupational Health Sciencefound that, among couples who work in the same occupation or at the same organization, those negative thoughts about incivility at work spill over to influence spouses sleep habits as well.Our study indicates that the work experiences of one partner can potentially create sleep problems for both partners, the authors write. The outcomes of those sleep problems can then become apparent in two workplaces.But the trend doesnt balloon to affect the larger community, and theres a good reason The authors hypothesize that someone may be more prone to react to workplace rudeness their partners experience if they understand the role theyre in and have empathy for what theyre going through. Plus, if their beau works in the same place as them, they may get stuck in the middle of the beef, or at least be privy to it.Still, its fairly baffling that the baggage you carry home from work can weigh down your partner as well and make it to where you both lose sleep. So here are two major takeaways from the study to hopefully keep everyone snoozing soundly.Be kinder to your colleaguesThis study makes it clear that there are serious health implications that come from that passive aggressive comment you made offhand when you were angry at your desk mate. What may be blowing off steam to you can actually cause people to lay in bed restless, wake up cranky and act out even more at work, leading to an increasingly agitated office environment.So dont let that happen - instead, show everyone as much kindness as you can, or at least civility. That way, you can rest easy knowing you did your part.Dont let the haters get you downDisrespect is one of those sentiments that especially aggravates people, and for good reason. It doesnt feel good to be looked down upon or to feel as though your contributions to a team arent appreciated. But all of that aside, a little rudeness or disrespect is nothing to lose sleep over.After all, you probably didnt do anything to deserve it, and you cant change it. So the best thing to do is ignore it as much as you can and move on. Tomorrow is another day when Susie will likely orchestrate another run-in. Dont let her get you down.

ASME President Said Jahanmir Discusses the ASME Family During ...

ASME President Said Jahanmir Discusses the ASME Family During ... ASME President Said Jahanmir Discusses the ASME Family During ... ASME President Said Jahanmir Discusses the ASME Family During the Presidents Luncheon at IMECEASME President Said Jahanmir marked the midpoint of his yearlong term with his speech at the Presidents Luncheon at the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and preisgegebensein in Pittsburgh, Pa.ASME President Said Jahanmir touched on a number of topics at the Presidents Luncheon at this years International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). During his speech, which took place on Nov. 12 at the Westin Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dr. Jahanmir discussed his view of the ASME family, the Societys focus on technology, and the importance of sharing a common vision.After acknowledging the work of the Board of Governors, ASME volunteers and staff to help the Society fulfill its mission and meet its strategic objectives, Jahanmir ad dressed his concept of ASME as a family that works together to achieve great things a notion that he first expressed at the ASME Annual Meeting in June.Today I want to emphasize what it means to be in the ASME family as a place of ideas, sharing a common vision, driving us toward a future that is better, safer and more resilient, Jahanmir said. Families of all ages, talents, and opinions are at their best when they share common goals to make us stronger, help us grow, and support us as we try to do our best. And at the end of the day, family gives us a place to return to, at times of need and at times of celebration. Said Jahanmir discussed topics including his concept of the ASME family and the Societys focus on technology during his speech at the Presidents Luncheon on Nov. 12.Jahanmir went on to talk about ASMEs focus on technology and the variety of programs and products being developed by the Society including new courses from Learning Development, standard s for emerging technologies from ASME Standards Certification, and the plus-rechnen of new technology-oriented sessions at ASME division conferences that support that new focus.As a whole, we are a technology-based family, Jahanmir said. That helps us learn and expand into new areas, accelerates growth of technology, leads to new and stronger partnerships and collaborations, and provides solutions to make the world a better place.On the subject of the five core technologies that the Board of Governors had identified as key to the Societys overall strategy manufacturing, bioengineering, clean energy, robotics and pressure technology Jahanmir added that ASME was making significant progress and had begun integrating these strategic priorities into the Societys organizational structure this year. We have tremendous opportunities ahead for synergy among all ASME units, he continued. We want divisions, sections, code committees, government relations, and all other units of ASME to bet ter relate to these priorities. We want to know how we can best work with new partners, alliances, and joint ventures to move forward. Saraswati Sahay, president of the ASME Auxiliary, discussed the commemoration of the Auxiliarys 95th anniversary this year during her report at the Presidents Luncheon.Jahanmir went on to note the fundamental importance for professional families to share a common vision. ASMEs is to be the essential resource for the global engineering family, he said. Our mission is to promote and advance engineering knowledge to improve the quality of life. This is what guides us. In order for ASME to succeed, he said that every ASME unit should take part in the Societys mission-related efforts and, when doing so, should ask themselves how they can work together to identify developing technology trends and how they can help ensure that ASME continues to be the go-to resource for technology-related challenges in the future.Earlier in the luncheon, Sara swati Sahay, president of the ASME Auxiliary, took the stage to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Auxiliary, which was formed in 1923 to support students who were pursuing careers in mechanical engineering. Sahay also discussed the various scholarships that are offered by the Auxiliary, including scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as its Lucy and Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship for high school seniors who participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Over the past 40 years, the Auxiliary has awarded nearly $3 million dollars of financial support to more than 1,300 students, she said. ASME President Said Jahanmir (left) presents the Soichiro Honda Medal to Ashwani K. Gupta of the University of Maryland during the awards presentation at the Presidents Luncheon. The medal is given in recognition of an individuals outstanding achievement or a series of significant engineering contributions in developing improvements in the field of personal transportation .A number of awards were also presented during the luncheon, including the Per Bruel Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics, which was given to Sean F. Wu, Ph.D., of Wayne State University the J. Hall Taylor Medal, which went to Daniel T. Peters of Structural Integrity Associates Inc. the Soichiro Honda Medal, which was presented to Ashwani K. Gupta, Ph.D., of the University of Maryland the Frank Kreith Energy Award, which was given to William Martin Worek, Ph.D., of Texas AM UniversityKingsville the James Harry Potter Gold Medal, which went to Raj M. Manglik, Ph.D., of the University of Cincinnati and the Edward F. Obert Award, which was presented to Andrea Toffolo, Ph.D., Lule University of Technology, Andrea Lazzaretto, Ph.D., University of Padova, and Sergio Rech, Ph.D., University of Padova.The other honorees recognized during the event were Todd R. Allen of Allen Research Tech-Services Inc., who received the Henry Laurence Gantt Medal Awatef A. Hamed, Ph.D., of the Univers ity of Cincinnati, who accepted the Kate Gleason Award Stephen P. Engelstad, Ph.D., from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., the recipient of the Spirt of St. Louis Medal Martin Ostoja-Starzewski, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, who received the Worcester Reed Warner Medal Jaikrishnan R. Kadambi, Ph.D., from Case Western Reserve University, the winner of the Henry R. Worthington Medal and Robert M. Wagner, Ph.D., of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, who accepted the McDavid Mentoring Award.

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How to Know If You Can Quit Your Job With No Plan - The MuseHow to Know If You Can Quit Your Job With No Plan Quitting your job isnt something you just do on a whim. Especially if you dont have anything else lined up.Thats why youve been waffling back and forth for weeks (if not longer).And while I cant tell you exactly what your next step should be, I can help you sort through whether leaving without a backup plan is a reasonable decision.If youre asking yourself if this is the right move, keep the following in mind.Yes if Youve Been Building Your Network for a WhileKnow a dozen people you can reach out to for help finding a new job? Thatll definitely help you find your next position. (P.S. Heres the networking emaille to send when youd like help looking for a job.)No if Youre Planning to Start Networking Once Youre UnemployedYou dont want to make your initial email a cold ask for a job. Instead, start warming up your network in the meantime. For help there, here are three better wa ys than remember me to start your email.Yes if Youve Saved UpOnce youve got a few months worth of living expenses squirreled away, you can take the time to find a job thats right for you, and not settle for the first thing that comes along. No if Youre Thinking Ill Just Figure it OutYou dont want to jump into a job you hate to make ends meet or have to take out a loan. And remember, even if a great offer comes your way, it could be a while before they want you to start- and even longer before you get your first paycheck.Related A Career Changers Guide to Switching Industries Without Going BrokeYes if Youre on the Verge of a BreakdownA job thats affecting your health- causing serious anxiety, panic attacks, or depression- isnt worth the paycheck. (Its also something you should consider discussing with a mental health professional, and this article can help you understand whether a mentor, coach, or therapist is the best person to talk to.)No if Youre Simply Ready for a ChangeYou dese rve better. That said, its worth staying just a little longer if youve been miserable for a while and a few more months wont drive you to your wits end- but will allow you to have a financial cushion. Try to make it through so that when you do give your notice, you have enough saved up to wait for a job youre excited about.Yes if You Cant Pinpoint an End GoalIf this job has zero bearing on where you want to go and what you want to do, its not as big a deal if you burn a bridge.No if This Job Is a Stepping Stone on the Way to Something AmazingIs there some major benefit that comes with staying put, like a transfer to the department of your dreams, a huge raise thatll let you finally start saving for retirement, or a boss who knows everyone in the industry? Sometimes you have to do something that makes you miserable in order to get to something really great.Yes if Youve Tried to Make it WorkIf youve done your best to remedy the thing thats making you unhappy and theres still no sign o f improvement, its time to give notice.No if Theres More You Could DoSomething- a micro-managing boss, a nosy co-worker, mountains of unnecessary paper work- is making you want to quit, but you havent tried to fix it. Try talking to HR, suggesting a new ordnungsprinzip to cut down on paperwork, or wearing headphones at your desk. You might be able to eliminate the problem without having to find another job.Truth Quitting your job without any idea what youll do next isnt a decision to be taken lightly. With that said, it can also set you on the path to do what youre meant to. So, at its core, this choice is about whats riskiest- taking a chance or staying still. If youre not quite sure, think of the questions above, and whether the yes or no answers resonate most. Have a different question? I help people make (big and small) decisions. Learn more here.