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The truth about personality tests (according to a 20-year study)

The truth about personality tests (according to a 20-year study)

The use of personality tests to identify character traits and predict human behaviors has grown exponentially since the early 1900s. The first mainstream test was probably the Rorschach test created by Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach in 1921. It’s based on how a user identifies a series of inkblots. Analysis of the user’s perceptions is believed to give insight into their thought patterns.

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The benefits of performance coaching for career success

The benefits of performance coaching for career success

With the average person spending roughly 90,000 hours at work throughout their lifetime, our careers are a huge part of our daily lives1. Gone are the days when people simply worked to survive. Many of us now strive to find meaning and self-actualization through our careers — and that means being the best version of yourself at work.

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The Perceived Stress Scale: Measure how stressed you are

The Perceived Stress Scale: Measure how stressed you are

Anxiety can be all-consuming in high pressure environments. High levels of stress negatively affect your brain functions, immune system, and overall mental health. Psychological distress is the main culprit behind work stress and burnout, often accompanied by low physical activity and all sorts of physical ailments.

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