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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Research in Education and Science, when comparing university students who engage in active and passive activities, those engaged in passive activities had lower perceived health outcomes and levels of happiness. Active leisure activities can feel stressful, not relaxing.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. She received the Sojourner Truth Award by the National Congress of Black Women. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

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4 Ways to Truly Forgive and Forget

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co-founder of the International Forgiveness Institute and a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, divides the process of forgiveness into four steps: 1. What extra pressure or stress was the person experiencing at the time they offended you? How to forgive and forget So are you ready to lighten up?

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5 Tips for Aspiring Female Venture Capitalists

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She says it’s not uncommon to be mistaken for somebody’s assistant or an intern at conferences—people have asked her to get them coffee. Starting a company is incredibly stressful, especially for the primary caregiver at home,” Kimmel says. “I This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

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Participants outfitted with sensors to monitor heart rates and stress levels had to solve mathematical problems. The findings , reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, were that participants who viewed natural images had lower stress levels and felt more rested afterwards.

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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles

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He flies to international boat shows and often takes clients to see yachts for sale all over the world. Last year, COVID-related international travel bans kept Neff mostly grounded. Trying to buy international tickets at the last minute is a fortune,” Neff says. This year, he’s preparing to start hitting the skies again.

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How to Forgive

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Robert Enright, professor of educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a leader in forgiveness research, and is co-founder of the International Forgiveness Institute. In 2003 I took a low-stress job at a church to build a music program for young people. Linda Ruescher. 64; Tampa, Florida.

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