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A smart way to handle anxiety — courtesy of soccer great Lionel Messi Being incredibly talented doesn’t immunize you against anxiety, but Lionel Messi has mastered a coping mechanism that's also a tactical weapon, says social psychologist Adam Alter PhD.

Feeling unseen by your boss? Here’s what you can do How can you get a distracted manager to notice you and all that you do? Leadership coaches and podcast hosts Frances Frei and Anne Morriss share some actionable advice.

Let’s stop calling them “soft skills” — and call them “real skills” instead What separates thriving organizations from struggling ones? Author and thinker Seth Godin explains that it's all about soft skills.

There’s a know-it-all at every job — here’s how to deal Most of us have worked with a know-it-all, someone who always thinks they're right and hogs meetings. Conflict expert Amy Gallo explains how to make interactions with them less annoying and less damaging.

The 7 types of people you need in your life to be resilient For most of us, a major cause of overwhelm at work is the small stuff, or what authors Rob Cross PhD and Karen Dillon call "microstresses." Good news: Your relationships can actually help you stand up to them -- here's how.

Perfectionism holding you back? 3 ways to shift the habit Your perfectionism won't go away overnight, but author, podcast host and recovering perfectionist Morra Aarons-Mele shares tips that can help you take your first steps on the road to recovery.

How do top athletes get into the zone? By getting uncomfortable Ever wish you had a switch you could just turn whenever you needed to be super-focused? In this excerpt from TED's "Good Sport" podcast, the host speaks to NBA All-Star Steph Curry and sports psychologist Dr. Nicole Detling to learn a thing or two about getting there.

6 things people do around the world to slow down Is living too fast turning your life into a blur? Catch your breath by trying out these calming traditions from other countries and cultures, says writer Carl Honoré.

Here’s how you can handle stress like a lion, not a gazelle It's all about being able to see the daily nerve-racking events in your life as challenges -- instead of threats -- and stress expert Elissa Epel PhD explains how we can all start to make this shift.

Creating a contract — yes, a contract! — could help you get what you want from your relationship Writing a contract about every part of your relationship -- from sex to money, housework to the dog — may sound clinical or calculating, but the practice has been transformative for author Mandy Len Catron and her partner.