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There are times when work stresses us out beyond belief and we don’t conduct ourselves in very flattering ways. We get angry, petty or confrontational—in other words, unprofessional. The key to keeping your cool is being prepared. Mentally preparing yourself for workplace stress can be a boon for your career.

Know that things will go wrong in life and at your job. Knowing that the world isn’t going to end because of those problems is the key to keeping a healthy perspective. Never raise your voice at work regardless of how upset you become. Remember the important of word choice when you talk to people. Treating others with disrespect only exacerbates a bad situation. Act like an adult.

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We all have bad days. Yet some of us seem to have more bad days than others. Employees who continuously have bad days are not the victims of bad luck but the victims of a bad attitude. We’re taught from a very young age the importance of having a healthy, positive attitude. Your attitude is your choice, so choose wisely.

This article explains, “No one wants a negative employee who will bring the others down with them. Employers want a person who exudes great energy and really enjoys being at work because that will affect the morale of other employees as well.”

You attitude at work is one of the first things people will notice about you. How you carry...

Childcare—and the lack of affordable, quality childcare—is a big challenge for working parents. There’s a growing movement pushing for more affordable childcare programs, subsidized by employers and/or the government. But if you’re a working professional who doesn’t need childcare, you might think this doesn’t concern you. Plus, you may feel resentful that you might end up shouldering some of the cost for these programs.

In reality, though, some experts say that everyone benefits from affordable childcare programs, even if they personally won’t use the services.

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You’re going to have good days and bad days at the office (and in life). The trick is to have more good ones than bad ones, and this begins with having the right attitude. When you’re having a bad day at the office, remember that life is all about the big picture and to give yourself a break when you feel frustrated or lost. Effective leaders know this is true for themselves and everyone else.

This article elaborates, “What is leadership success? Is it money, promotions, happiness, raising a family, changing the world, or advancing your industry or community? This simple question has grown complicated over the years, so it’s more important than ever to...