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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. The Listmaker Tool: lists Method: List your top five takeaways, goals or even fears of the day—or design your own prompts. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives.

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Stay on Track for Productivity

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Mariana Abeid-McDougall , owner of Dreams into Goals Writing , identifies plenty of tools that can stop your dilly-dallying. LaPersonerie believes that sometimes isolation can make you more stressed. Create a vision board that illustrates your goals, dreams and wishes. This article was published in May 2013 and has been updated.

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Does Money Really Make People Happier?

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But that’s not what the ultimate goal should be; luxury items won’t make you happier—not in the long run. Geller suggests first reflecting on what you enjoy most about your life, what stresses you out the most and what parts of your life could use some positive transformation. Photo by @Annu1tochka /Twenty20.

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10 Healthy Habits: Why Not Now?

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Staying motivated and working toward a health goal entails believing on some level that it’s possible,” says Tindle, an associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University. “ For example, a pessimist in a minor traffic jam may experience a stress response that causes immediate and short-term reactions such as raised blood pressure.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

Office Dynamics

We watched a video segment by Jasmine Freeman, discussing about how she manages it all: work, responsibilities, family, mothering, wellness, her financial goals and spiritual growth. Joan talked about how stress affects women badly and often causes depression. She works on each one through the week at some point.

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Administrative/Clerical: Aiming for the End of the Year

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The fourth quarter of 2013 is fast approaching, so now is a good time to start preparing for the end of the year. Whether you work as an executive assistant or a file clerk, do these things now to reduce your stress level during the fourth quarter. Follow the SMART model for creating goals.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

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To avoid this, the IT strategy needs to be aligned with their workplace goals to succeed in building a more engaged culture. It can be very stressful for employees if they have nowhere to take a personal call during the day or simply “be alone”.