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The Final Word about Self-Esteem
So, only you can esteem yourself. And given that it is an appraisal that you make in your mind, you can esteem yourself and give yourself high self-esteem at any moment that you so choose. You don’t have to wait for anything. In fact, there’s nothing to wait for. It is a declaration. It is a decision.
The Magic State of Acceptance
This is the paradox of acceptance. What we accept, we defuse and release. What we do not accept, but fight against and resist, we give energy to so that it grows. It becomes increasingly unmanageable, and controls us. The opposite of just accepting ourselves, life, the world, others, the constraints that we face everyday, the cards life has dealt us, is the first step to true mastery and empowerment. It is the first step, not the last.
All or Nothing – Living in Extremes
All or nothing thinking is not a bad or even un-useful thinking pattern. It is not something to eliminate, as there are certain contexts where black/white, all/nothing thinking is a critical ability to possess. Problems can arise when we do not also have the flexibility to think in both/and terms AND in a continuum or with multi-dimensionality.
Meaning Fusion
We live by meaning. You live your life by the meanings that you find and that you create. Meaning is the food that we thrive on; our daily bread. Without meaning, we human beings lack energy, vitality, and purpose and so we begin to drift in life and start missing the special moments that immerse everything in significance.
Best Tech Jobs: 7 Top Future-Proofed Careers
Ever notice how ChatGPT dropped and suddenly everyone became an "AI expert"? The future of tech jobs isn't what you think. Marlee's Gen Z at Work Study1 reveals surprising shifts that impact IT careers - and the skills that truly matter for 2025 aren't what most predict.
How to be more empathetic: Skills to strengthen connection
The world is facing an empathy deficit. Research shows empathy levels have declined since 1979. But hope isn’t lost. With the right tools and mindset, you can develop empathy—and create stronger, more compassionate connections in every part of your life.
The best workplace personality tests and when to use them
If you’ve been in the workplace for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of personality tests. Maybe you’ve even been through a couple during a recruitment process or onboarding process. There is a myriad of different types of personality tests out there. From the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to DiSC, these personality quizzes are a veritable minefield of acronyms and difficult-to-choose-between questions.
Depression at work: the role of motivation and fulfillment
Depression isn’t just a case of the blues where you feel down for a while. It’s a mental health issue, a mental illness that ranges from moderate to severe. Untreated, the burden of depression can be part of daily life, or it can come and go in endless recurring bouts. Thankfully, there are effective treatments for depression.
Zoom integrations: improve virtual collaboration with Marlee
The pandemic permanently altered the way we work. Remote and hybrid work is now mainstream. Zoom meetings are the norm. And Zoom fatigue is a thing.
Your crash course to starting your own business.
Running your own biz – it’s the dream, right? Even the latest World Happiness Report ranked those who run their own show as some of the happiest and most fulfilled. If you’ve got a viable idea and know how it will bring home the bacon (or just ‘make money’), that’s definitely a starting point. However to really make sure you nail your business dreams, we’ve rounded up a few startup pearls for you. Take our crash course to check if you’re really all ready to go.
“You called it what?” The product names that nearly destroyed businesses
As much as we humans hate to admit it, we’re pretty darn influenced by brands, and our emotional reaction (and subsequent attachment) to everything from the packaging, the name and the product itself, is something companies agonize over getting right. You only get one shot, after all.
How do you handle working under pressure? Start with energy
Most people think pressure is about stress. But it’s often a mismatch between your work and what truly fuels you. This guide will help you align your motivation, protect your energy, and perform at your best, especially under pressure.
How to build good work relationships and why they matter
Building good work relationships is one of the best ways to become more productive, enhance your collaboration skills, and create more opportunities for yourself.
Workplace incivility: how it happens and how to combat it quickly
Workplace incivility isn’t easy to identify.
Work motivation: Global study reveals keys to team success
What really drives workplace motivation? Marlee's groundbreaking research spanning close to 400,000 professionals, reveals dramatic shifts in how different generations connect, engage, and thrive at work. Discover evidence-based insights to transform how your team collaborates and performs.
Finding your work-life balance as a remote employee
More people than ever are working remotely and riding the waves of the work-from-home life. There are the highs (like increased productivity and reduced stress levels) and the lows (like feelings of loneliness and inconsistent communication).