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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs.

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How to Inspire Creativity on a Deadline

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When the answers to these problems don’t seem obvious, it can cause additional stress. This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. So how do you do your best creative thinking when you’re under pressure? Photo by Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.

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Using Technology For Wellness Initiatives: How SaaS Can Help

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A 2017 study from the American Journal of Health Promotion showed that more than 46% of employers provided some form of wellness programs. . The past couple of years have been filled with uncertainty, never-ending challenges, and a lot of stress. But really, the changes are much deeper than disinfecting surfaces.? .

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Episode 507: Angela Crocker Talks About Mastering Digital Decluttering

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In this enlightening episode originally broadcast in December 2017, I had the opportunity to chat with Angela Crocker, an expert in digital decluttering and organization. Her strategies not only promote efficiency but also contribute to a stress-free digital environment.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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As of 2017 , more than 90,000 police-reported U.S. And, according to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2017 and March 2020, the percentage of obese Americans over 20 was 41.9%, with 9.2% I can’t reduce stress because of my boss. Cookies are not a snack that promotes brain health.

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13 Undeniable Ways to Get Sh*t Done

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According to a 2019 study published in Sleep Medicine , when night owls began to consistently shift their “sleep/wake timings” by two hours, they showed “significant improvements to self-reported depression and stress, as well as improved cognitive… performance measures,” among other benefits. The week already feels stressful.

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25 Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Minority-Owned Businesses

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Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food offers teas in a variety of herbal blends including Stress Relief Tea ($29.99), Energy Tea ($19.50) and Immune Support Tea ($39.99). plants a tree in the Brazilian Amazon to promote conservation of the largest ecosystem in the world. For when a stress ball isn’t cutting it. Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food. Not to fret!

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