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How to Protect Your Mental Health at Work

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One thing we’d all like to leave behind this year is the prevalence of stress. According to a recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) poll , 31% of Americans anticipated being more stressed in the 2022 holiday season than they were the year before. Experiencing a degree of stress can keep you motivated and alert.

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Banish Stress Burnout in 3 Easy Steps

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We all know life can be stressful. But is stress actually the enemy? Or is how we respond to it and let stress control us the real problem? Stressful events like giving a big presentation or asking our boss for a promotion aren’t ones that we want to eliminate from our lives. Map it to control your stress.

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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. But combined, the stress compounds. Sonia Jaeger, Ph.D.,

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Marathon Training Also Trained My Stress Tolerance—Here’s How

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The mental image fascinated me; I had never thought to train myself for a higher stress tolerance. As clinical psychologist Dr. Anderson says that even our perception of stress is subjective. “In One of the factors that could impact the perception of whether or not a situation is stressful to that person is their confidence level.”

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Good to Great: 6 Tips for the Journey from Health to Strength

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According to the World Health Organization , “People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active.” In fact, health care costs in general have been rising sharply for many years, as they continue to consume a larger share of our budgets. What is health, really?

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Stretch, Sprint, Succeed: Embracing Exercise to Combat Workplace Burnout

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Burnout is prevalent among modern workers; factors contributing to burnout include job-related stress, exhaustion, and a sense of inefficacy. Companies like Asana, Google and more offer employee exercise programs that can improve personal health, productivity, and work-life balance.

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How to Build a Backyard Meditation Labyrinth for a Reprieve from Daily Stress

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Imagine stepping into your backyard to find the perfect reprieve from the daily stress of work and life. Labyrinths are primarily used for mindful walking, a calming practice that allows users to focus on the present moment by tuning into the body’s sensations.

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