The World Health Organization has recognized five life skills, including self-awareness and decision-making, that translate into career advancement, writes Matt Davis. "Not only do life skills improve one's quality of life, they are also attractive to employers, who need workers that are mentally stable and well equipped to handle challenges and responsibilities that aren't listed on the job description," he writes.

These prominent business and entertainment figures have found success by sacrificing present security for a big future, writes career coach Dawn Graham. Their habits include following a meticulous schedule, setting daily goals and learning from failure.

Public relations experts say informational interviews are an important component of networking. Even a five-minute discussion improves your memorability with employers.

Amazon uses an automated tracking and termination process in its fulfillment centers to monitor employee productivity and issue warnings when they fall short of goals. Amazon offers retraining for workers who struggle to meet expectations but critics say the process creates a stressful work environment.

References shouldn't be caught off guard when a company contacts them about your qualifications, says Suzy Welch. Let each reference know what job you're seeking and the skills and experience you want them to highlight.

If you feel you're flailing in a job interview, shift control back to the interviewer with a question about the position, writes Kathryn Vasel. Recovery is also possible from a poor performance with a follow-up note that better explains your answers.

Writer Shawn Kittelsen gained 20 pounds and two herniated disks sitting at his computer for 10-16 hours a day, but "fighting" in virtual reality games helped restore his health. "I found myself catching a runner's high about 40 to 50 minutes into most sessions, causing the whole world to melt away as the Force flowed through my body, guiding my sabers to their beats," he writes.

NordicTrack VR Bike, the wireless Oculus Quest and the Vive Pro Eye, which can even be used for workplace presentations, were on display at the annual CES consumer electronics trade show in January. Have you used virtual reality for exercise or stress relief?

When you're staring down an overloaded work week, take measures so you can really focus, including using an app to limit phone distractions, wearing headphones at work even if you're not listening to music, and even outsourcing your laundry, writes Jessica Thiefels.

When the baby of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrives, the grocer Whole Foods plans to celebrate the birth of the newest British royal baby with the release of specialty cheese. The commemorative cheddar, with a bright orange hue in a nod to Harry's famous hair, is appropriately named Royal Addition.