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# The Muse

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## The Muse


## The Muse


* ![Woman using laptop at table](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltac2b68a2311d51fd/6988f3c022fb852cc1e23ebd/24-hour-schedule-productivity.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 7, 2017  
### [Try This 24-Hour Schedule to Feel Happier and More Productive](https://time.com/5049663/schedule-happiness-productivity/)  
It's all about priorities
* ![People working in modern office](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt07e262a06dd73d82/6988f3b88fd2eeb4aa359df7/negative-co-worker.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Dec 5, 2017  
### [How to Deal With a Negative Co-Worker](https://time.com/5049528/negative-coworker-advice/)  
You don’t have to suffer through their misfortunes
* ![They’re completely dedicated to business objectives](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4c248933fc9c4e8d/6988f331fb4eacb6a4894c23/new-boss-relationship-tips.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 30, 2017  
### [How to Get Along With Your New Boss](https://time.com/5042799/new-boss-relationship-advice/)  
It's easier than you think
* ![Businesspeople beginning project planning meeting](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt70034aa196d13182/6988e5de8fd2ee5bef359a3b/workplace-communication.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 21, 2017  
### [5 Ways You're Being Condescending at Work](https://time.com/5024630/condescending-communication-advice/)  
Without even realizing it
* ![Young woman standing on hill, looking at view, Goreme National Park, Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt12fff8f0506b74b2/6988e5db929fad5d8ebee7d8/woman-hiking.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 16, 2017  
### [9 People Share the Inspiring Things They Did After They Got Fired](https://time.com/5024596/inspiring-hobbies-after-getting-fired/)  
Picking up a hobby might enrich your life  
* ![Young businesswoman working late at computer in home office](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt692725d371e8fb13/6988e5da196cf407cb042bd1/woman-dark-office.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 15, 2017  
### [How to Stay Focused at Work When It Gets Dark at 4 P.M.](https://time.com/5024564/focus-tips-daylight-saving-time/)  
No doubt your productivity is taking a hit during Daylight Saving Time
* ![Businesswoman Explaining Strategy To Female Colleague On Computer](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt732fbebf316a570d/6988e4c586f68e50756e71f1/boss-shutting-down-ideas.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 8, 2017  
### [How to Deal If Your Boss Shuts Down Your Ideas](https://time.com/5012285/boss-ideas-approve/)  
Don't accept defeat
* ![Where should I meet you?](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8a35b750b664fbfd/6988e4c4bc6cfc32223e3d57/woman-work-resume.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 7, 2017  
### [These 34 Words and Phrases Will Give Your Resume an Immediate Edge](https://time.com/5012229/resume-words-phrases-immediate-edge/)  
Position yourself as an inspiring, effective leader
* ![Setting up her own design website](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta92ee7b81aba81e5/6988e435cf40a89de6c4a0a5/emaiis-hack.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 2, 2017  
### [How to Enlist Your Social Network to Land Your Dream Job](https://time.com/5006098/networking-email-templates/)  
Asking for help doesn't have to be awkward
* ![Laptop and a cup of coffee on messy office desk](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3b3206122adeb769/6988e4284ee26250a030f9de/work.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Nov 1, 2017  
### [How to Say 'No' to Extra Work Without Looking Lazy](https://time.com/5003983/turn-down-extra-work/)  
And still look like a team player  
* ![Businesswoman carrying cardboard boxes in atrium](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt286302719b1b1e39/6988e303fb4eacef48894449/office-restructuring.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 26, 2017  
### [What to Do When Your Company Is Restructuring](https://time.com/4993602/company-restructuring-advice/)  
Time to get on a decision maker's radar
* ![Teamwork and technology, indispensable tools for corporate productivity](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9537046868f8a4dd/6988e303fb4eac2eff894445/competitive-coworkers.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 25, 2017  
### [How to Deal With a Competitive Co-Worker](https://time.com/4993560/competitive-coworker-advice/)  
You can let them get under your skin — or use them to your advantage
* ![Businesswoman with digital tablet working late in office](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltec3d716a96f3a579/6988e302656a3f98f8bd232b/boost-productivity-work.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 24, 2017  
### [Boost Your Productivity at Work With This 5-Minute Routine](https://time.com/4993521/productivity-energy-work/)  
It’ll make you feel like you can take on anything
* ![Businesswoman using computer in dark office](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd5321b9180db8d29/6988e241196cf482d10425ec/woman-working-overtime.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 19, 2017  
### [You Don't Have to Work Overtime to Impress Your Boss](https://time.com/4985896/you-dont-have-to-work-overtime-to-impress-your-boss/)  
“You can be a rock star employee and live a life outside of work"
* ![Woman typing as the sun sets behind her.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltbea7f7255148a77c/6988e23f97cdff5aa46b2dfa/write-better-emails.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 18, 2017  
### [How to Write Emails That People Will Actually Read](https://time.com/4985840/write-better-work-emails/)  
Your co-workers will thank you

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