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How to Be Successful Even When Under Stress

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Got stress? If you’re like 75% of other Americans, you’ve experienced moderate to high levels of stress in the past month, and often lie awake at night because of it. SM: We face so many stresses in our lives. The key to having success under stress is controlling what you CAN control. What do you mean by this?

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4 Tips That Will Help You Influence Others

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You should always make the effort to lighten the stress with your listeners -- they'll be more open to your ideas. If you're always serious, always zeroed in on only talking business, you alienate people. When having business conversations, try to mix in some relevant story-telling so that your audience feels more at ease. Take a breath.

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5 Tips for Staying Healthy on the Job

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I know that I need to take more rest breaks, to lift more weights to gain better strength and do yoga more often to relieve stress and improve my flexibility. It may feel like you're always under stress, dealing with a crabby boss and heavy workload, all the while trying to find some personal time to relax. Work up a sweat every day.

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6 Tips for Getting More Rest at Work

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 8, 2010 6 Tips for Getting More Rest at Work I once was in a museum and watched a guard cross his feet and arms, lean back against a wall -- and go sound asleep.

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Tips for Being a Successful Negotiator

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Recently I interviewed a couple of experts on the art of negotiation for my Gannett/USAToday.com column, about how you can be more successful in getting what you want with a whole lot less stress. Still, collaboration isn't always easy to implement and takes planning and patience, they stress. Collaboration is hard work.

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7 Tips to Boost Your Memory

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A brisk walk every day even for 10 or 15 minutes can help stimulate blood flow to your brain, and walking with a friend or spouse is even better because it helps relieve stress. Eat well.

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2 Ways to Get More Done Starting Right Now

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It will be stressful at first, but over time you will begin to feel a greater sense of calm when you do things in a more deliberate way. Instead of trying to answer emails, make phone calls and water your ficus all at the same time, choose one thing and do it well. Do one thing and do it well before moving to the next task.

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