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Navigating Mental Health as a Digital Nomad

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This lifestyle has been glamorized in recent years, with social media presenting the dream of flexible work, affordable living and stunning landscapes. Living as a digital nomad also brings unique challenges , many of which can impact one’s mental health. Your desires the only things that compel you to go or stay. Sonia Jaeger, Ph.D.,

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7 Lies Women Have Been Told at Work That Hold Them Back From Success—And the Truth They Need to Know Instead

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The women I work [with]… have shared that having a career feeds their souls, and they find [it] helps their overall mental health be in a better space to be the best mother for their children. THE TRUTH “Early on in my career, I was given opportunities to start presenting in front of senior leadership.

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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In the present push for improved mental health in the workplace , your own well-being and that of those around you just might depend on your openness. Practicing and role-playing can help you feel more confident. Paoli says this is an “interesting twist” because in the mental health world, “I-statements” reign. “In

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How to Practice Gratitude in Your Daily Life

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Why practicing gratitude is important Like other positive emotions, engaging in daily gratitude exercises can go a long way, especially in improving your mental and physical health and general attitude toward life. You’ll also reap the greatest health benefits of practicing gratitude when it becomes habitual and part of your thought process.

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‘Bouncing Forward’: Adaptability and the Power of Deliberate Calm

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You were trying to wrap up a million projects at work before heading out on vacation, while juggling shopping for presents, preparing to host your relatives or travel. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.”

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Impact Investor Evelyn Castle Finds Opportunity in Equity-Driven Ventures

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Not to Evelyn Castle, who spent a decade working in Africa’s health sector—namely Nigeria—before shifting her focus to impact investing. “I There is a role for aid in health emergencies and things like that,” Castle says. The Economics of Public Health. In the context of global aid, profit feels like a dirty word. It’s not. “We

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Should You Bring Your Whole Self to Work?

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That, in and of itself, can significantly impact your health, wellness and happiness outside of work. Be open to support Though it sounds counterintuitive, you can derive great strength and confidence from a willingness to ask for and accept help and support. As the workday ends, you leave feeling like you’ve added value.