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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans. Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress. Beatty is hardly alone. Many purchases are wants, not needs.

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5 Tips for Dealing with Annoying People at Work

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A 2015 Harvard study shared that 80% of employees report lost work time worrying about a co-worker’s behavior and how to deal with the person. You can both validate and acknowledge your own stress without totally demonizing them in the process. “ This shows annoying behaviors actually detract from productivity.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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You’ve heard all those mantras before, but welcome to the real world, where life is hard and stress makes it difficult to always whistle a happy tune. It wasn’t easy, but by internalizing the following five tips, I was able to turn my negative attitude into a positive one : 1. “Think positive!”. Look on the bright side!”.

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5 Tips to Handle Conflict When You’re Working with Your Polar Opposite

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During conflict and stress we exaggerate our strengths; for example, we might talk loudly and more often as an extrovert or retreat into ourselves as an introvert. This article was published in November 2015 and has been updated. Remember energy differences. Resist the tendency to amplify your natural traits.

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The Holiday Blues Are Normal—These 8 Tips from Experts Can Help You Better Manage Difficult Emotions

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professor of behavioral sciences at Northeastern University in Boston and author of Reset: Make the Most of Your Stress. Although the lead-up to the holidays can be stressful, studies indicate that the days and weeks immediately following a big celebration are the toughest. Watch out for the post-holiday blues.

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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

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For example, in 2015, the French worked an average of 1,482 hours a year, while American workers worked about 1,790 hours. Reduced stress: Chronic stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace, and it can lead to physical and mental health problems.

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Tips for New Hire Retention

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by MARY ELLEN SLAYTER on JANUARY 14, 2015 1:57PM. Some of the tips suggested so far have been: Keeping a Desk Reference Guide. view more tips at BusinessManagementDaily.com. The post Tips for New Hire Retention appeared first on Office Dynamics. How do you keep a new admin who’s under the gun from the start?

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