Attend conferences and workshops, and take online courses to continue learning and progressing in your career, Tami Forman of Path Forward writes. Make the most of interactions with your colleagues and mentors to learn from them, and network with people you meet at learning and development sessions.

Use the "80/20 rule" to assess where you should be focusing your time to get maximum results and have a "play to win" attitude, entrepreneur Miles Jennings writes. Take stock of whether changes are positive and accept challenges that can get you outside your comfort zone.

Some employers that sponsor high-deductible health insurance plans for employees are reconsidering as more employees struggle with medical debt, and JPMorgan Chase and CVS Health are among those reducing deductibles or covering more care.

Identify your functional and technical skills by considering how you go about your daily tasks, and consider the "soft" skills you have, such as collaboration and listening, before applying for a job, Amy Elisa Jackson writes. Think about the responsibilities and tasks you are willing to take on when you read the job description, and find out if there are growth opportunities.

Turn off LinkedIn notifications that your current boss might see if you are connecting with recruiters online, and be careful not to post your resume online in case your employer is searching for new staff with your skills, Sue Shellenbarger writes. Be careful about scheduling appointments on your shared work calendar, and be sure an offer has formally come through before you tell your work about your new job.

Delete or file away emails you no longer need and categorize or label what's left so you can easily find them, Kelli Smith writes. Make a "To File Later" folder if you're not sure whether to file or delete an email, and start a to-do list for emails you need to take action on.

A 9-year-old bulldog named Zsa Zsa from Anoka, Minn., won the 30th annual World's Ugliest Dog 2018 title last weekend, taking home $1,500 and a trophy.