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Why is rational thinking extremely rare today, and how can this be remedied?
Why is rational thinking extremely rare today, and how can this be remedied?

The digital age, or the era of new media, is marked by the rapid growth of innovative technologies and their active use in everyday life.

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"Think about it!!" Lateral thinking and the correct way to apply it
"Think about it!!" Lateral thinking and the correct way to apply it

Creativity and imagination are among the most sought-after skills in modern society.

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What gift will you receive for the New Year from Lectera? Take the quiz, and we will give you a course
What gift will you receive for the New Year from Lectera? Take the quiz, and we will give you a course

New Year's Eve represents a time for at least a few days without dealing with the hustle and bustle of work. Instead, of course, you will receive some wonderful presents!

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How to turn your New Year's Eve preparations into an exciting learning experience
How to turn your New Year's Eve preparations into an exciting learning experience

One of the most anticipated holidays worldwide is New Year's Eve.

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How to stop impulsive shopping before the New Year? Three-minute summary

Impulse purchases are the engine of all industries. About 60% of Russians make impulsive buys, but only 20% regret their purchases.

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Quiz: what you have to do on December 31st to make all your dreams come true

What do you usually do on December 31st? Make salads? Do you try to find presents at the last moment or wonder where to celebrate the New Year?

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Quiz: where will you be on New Year's Eve?

A Russian person can celebrate the New Year with joy and harmony, even in the subway, Red Square, or even on a deserted street.

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Professional December: How to prepare your career for 2023

We are all looking forward to the New Year, not only for receiving presents and having fun but for the festive season.

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What dish on the New Year's table could you be?

We often feel like a three-day-old crab salad in the fridge in December or like an unloved bottle of champagne that has not been poured into glasses.

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Day 7. Cognitive distortions that hinder change and how to deal with them

You fear failure and delay things until “better times”. Confident that what you want is not unique and feeling nothing will work.

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Day 6. Find your purpose through meditation

Some believe that every individual is born with certain talents. However, they do not always reveal themselves - these talents must be found to be recognised and nurtured, like plant seeds.

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Day 5. Present vs future: skills

Today, we will compare the skills you already have with a goal you would like to achieve. It will enable you to build a road map based on the skills you need to develop.

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Day 4. Ikigai: employing an ancient Japanese technique

As a part of the National Geographic program, researcher Dan Buettner has studied the so-called "blue zones" over five years, where the greatest number of centenarians are recorded living.

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Day 3. Exercises to find your path

Would you like to gain a better understanding of what you really enjoy doing? Try the following exercises below. We guarantee that they will quickly help you discover the way to your true self.

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Day 2. Find out your true desires and goals by filling out the questionnaire

t is difficult to choose what you want to do in the next few years or for the rest of your life.

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Day 1. A fresh look at career guidance

Hello! Today is day one of our marathon. We invite you to answer the following test questions in two parts.

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6 of the most useless professions in 2022

The year 2022 has brought us many surprises and has affected many areas of society. Not only store shelves were hit hard, but also certain areas in the labor market.

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How the freelance market works abroad: everything you need to know if you want to work for foreign companies

Working for a foreign company, being paid in dollars or euros, and spending it in your national currency, whether roubles or even the more stable dirhams, is the dream of any freelancer who knows a foreign language.

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Holiday skills: What skills you can easily develop on holiday

The French poet Anatole France once said, “Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”

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Let's see if you can distinguish between a great employer and a scammer!

During times of crisis, scammers are always going to be active. The labor market, unfortunately, is not immune from this trend.

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How our memories deceive us: a scientific approach

Human memory is fascinating — we can remember the taste of a milkshake in New York ten years ago but cannot remember the book we read a month ago or where we put our phone.

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Harmful tips for professionals: how to fail any job interview

Job interviews represent an extremely crucial moment in anyone's life, especially if it is their first job interview.

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