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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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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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Why Stress Can be Good for You

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Got stress? But is stress such a bad thing? They decided that they were tired of the stress of their jobs, and wanted something different. Still, according to research by Alia Crum, an assistant professor at Stanford University, stress doesn't have to always be debilitating. Stress, she explains, is complex.

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Are You Equipped To Provide Support For An Employee With OCD?

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OCD was once even ranked in the World Health Organization’s top ten most disabling illnesses. It is vital to promote comprehensive awareness of mental health in the workplace to ensure that employers and colleagues show empathy and understanding towards those with debilitating conditions. What are the Signs of OCD to Look out for?

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