People undermine their chances for advancement by obsessing about problems instead of focusing on solutions and avoiding growth opportunities due to a fear of failure, writes Bryan Robinson. He offers advice for shifting away from a negative mindset centered on self-criticism and self-doubt.

Although a quarter of employees experience a disability during their career, only about half of employees eligible for short- and long-term disability insurance take advantage of it, write Sharon Epperson and Jessica Dickler. Typical workplace claims include back or neck ailments and emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression.

If meeting with someone who works in a field you're considering, ask what education, skills and experience are required for it. Find out if the role is a good fit by inquiring about its challenges, why it's fulfilling and what a typical day is like.

Many employees battle mental health issues and it is affecting the workplace, according to a report by Unum. The report shows that, of those who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, 57% struggle to focus, 45% have reduced productivity, 41% miss at least some work and 22% have experienced tension with colleagues.

With a study reporting more than 80% of companies are willing to hire and train people who lack required skills, job seekers should feel confident applying if they can sell their transferable skills, soft skills and willingness to learn, says Paul McDonald, senior executive with Robert Half. Tell the truth about what hard skills you don't have, says Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.

Rejected candidates tend to blame themselves, but they should realize other candidates may have connections or the employer changed the position's parameters, writes J.T. O'Donnell, CEO of WorkItDaily.com. Keep the door open if still interested in the company by asking how to stay in touch and getting to know current employees.

Micro-resets are daily rituals, such as exercise and meditation, that allow people to release stress throughout the day, writes professional coach Marion Miller. "Quite often the build-up of emotional energy lives in the body, while thoughts just perpetuate it but body-based practices can help release it," she writes.

Nevil Maskelyne used a telescopic adapter to record a solar eclipse on May 28, 1900, and the footage is now available to watch by anyone on YouTube. The film -- owned by The Royal Astronomical Society -- is the first recording of a solar eclipse on video, and it was repaired by film restoration charity BFI.