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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. I gained a deeper understanding of myself, which led to a greater level of confidence in who I am,” Leid says. Leid used journaling as a way to process her own experience and sustain confidence in the future.

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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Taking a break has also been shown to have a positive impact on stress levels and depression. It is this detailed planning and transparent communication that lets me head into my vacation free of overwhelm, confident in the knowledge that everything is in order,” she says. Consider the consequences of not taking a break.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

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Ultimately, in leadership, those with high emotional intelligence are able to maintain better relationships with their team members, think clearer in stressful or emotional situations and come up with better ideas for how to manage personnel issues. If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks.

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18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

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Emotionally intelligent people are self-confident and open-minded, which creates a pretty thick skin. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. In fact, researchers at Emory University have shown that holding onto stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. I set daily alarms on my phone so I wouldn’t forget to sleep, or worse, make the mistake of oversleeping. I can feel the blue light from my phone threatening my sleep most nights.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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Plus, an unsurprising majority of this age group feels stressed when thinking and talking about finances. But running away from the stress of planning for your finances only causes that stress to pile up and keeps your financial situation something you’re not proud to talk to your parents or friends about. Trust me: I get it.

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Maintaining Friendships Is Hard—Here’s Why It’s Crucial for Your Well-Being

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But much clinical evidence shows the strength of these relationships can increase positive emotions and improve our health and well-being. Wagner’s circle of confidants is larger than most. Researchers found the mean number of confidants had declined by almost one person—or from 2.94 between 1985 and 2004.