Schedule a specific time each day to work on your most important task, and give yourself more time than you think you'll need, writes clinical psychologist Alice Boyes. Mentally prepare yourself for the anxiety and self-doubt that often accompany ambitious tasks

New managers often make the mistake of dwelling on how they're seen and their persona instead of focusing on the team's needs, Eileen Hoenigman Meyer writes. "The challenges of leadership will reveal the real you anyway, so why not start from an authentic place?" she writes.

With LinkedIn's necessity in the modern job search, there are some mistakes you should work to avoid, Robin Reshwan writes. Use a professional photo, avoid giving yourself grand titles and don't use keywords that you're unfamiliar with.

The American Psychological Association's Work and Well Being Survey of more than 1,500 adults found 68% were in a better mood after returning to work from vacation or time off and 58% were more productive, but 40% said the benefit was gone within days. About 40% of people said their employer encouraged them to take time off and 64% in that group said their company gave then enough resources to help manage stress.

Job hunters pursuing executive positions should focus on staying visible on social media and identifying their ideal role, writes Ivy Exec CEO Elena Bajic. "Many executives are simply out of practice when it comes to running a job search," she notes.

People who drink several cups of coffee per day have a lower risk of death than non-coffee drinkers, according to a 10-year study published in JAMA International Medicine. Earlier studies have found that daily coffee consumption can help protect against diabetes and cardiovascular disease.