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Ruth Zive
Ruth Zive is a professional writer and blogger, wife, mom-to-five (plus pooch), designer handbag enthusiast, Ashtanga yoga practitioner, special needs advocate, and vegetarian chocoholic (not necessarily in that order). Read more at her blog, www.freelancewritingblog.com.
ARTICLES BY Ruth Zive
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The Bad Habit That's Killing Your Reputation at Work
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5 Career Blogs Worth A Read
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3 Strategies to Grow Your Best Investment—Yourself
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8 Ways to Kick-Start Your Workday
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The Anti-Support Group: Dealing with Critics and Naysayers
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9 Ways to Boost Your Confidence at Work
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Do What You Love! How to Identify & Pursue Your Passions
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Pamper Yourself! 10 Ways to Totally Self-Indulge
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