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Barbara O'Dair

Posts by Barbara O'Dair

Barbara O'Dair is the founder of O'Dair Content. She has been Editor in Chief of Prevention, Us, and Teen People; held top positions at Rolling Stone, Time Inc. Interactive, More, Harper's Bazaar, Reader's Digest, and Entertainment Weekly; contributed to the New York Times, among many other publications; and published two books.

6 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health at Work

February 21, 2020

6 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health at Work

Despite changing norms, it’s still complicated navigating mental health needs at work. Here’s how to cope, according to experts.

Gretchen Rubin Admits She’s a Happiness Bully

December 12, 2019

Gretchen Rubin Admits She’s a Happiness Bully

The best-selling author, podcast host, and all-around happiness expert shares her advice for finding happiness at work, and why she won’t let herself watch HGTV in hotel rooms.

6 Types of Toxic Bosses and How To Spot Them in the Wild

August 23, 2019

6 Types of Toxic Bosses and How To Spot Them in the Wild

You might call this boss a sadist, liar, toddler, or tyrant—all variations on a theme that boils down to one highly noxious thing: toxic.

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

May 24, 2019

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

Susan Cain started a quiet revolution in America with her best-selling book about introverts. Now, she tells us why they make better leaders.

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