Accepting that perfection is impossible is one of the most important steps to building resilience, Lauren Ruef writes. Maintain the belief that you can outgrow shortcomings through hard work and appreciate processes instead of just results, she advises.

Don't be concerned that asking others to double-check your work makes you look unconfident, especially if you're sending important emails or working on a project with many little steps involved. It's wise to know when the importance of a task calls for another set of eyes to ensure no mistakes have been made, writes Richard Moy.

Even if you picture your workplace as an impenetrable jungle of cliques and politics, it's important to make a good faith effort to get to know your coworkers, writes Jane Burnett. As long as you don't lose yourself or become a pushover in an effort to make others like you, your time getting to know coworkers will be well spent, Burnett writes.

A PwC survey of 1,600 workers found 53% were financially stressed, 72% of whom could not pay for an unexpected expense and 67% of whom had problems paying monthly bills. The survey found 52% of financially stressed employees offered a financial wellness program said it helped them control spending, 43% said it helped them get ready for retirement and 41% said it helped them to pay off debt.

Instead of scrambling to find a new job only when you've become miserable at work, keep an eye out for new opportunities even when you're happy with your employer, advises Vicki Salemi. You're in a position of power when you're happy in your current role, and you can see what other opportunities are available without the pressure of needing to find a job quickly, she writes.

Amazon is developing glasses that would allow users to access virtual assistant Alexa, the Financial Times reported. The glasses could be released by the end of the year.