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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. And it takes 66 days to form a habit, according to a 2009 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives.

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Small Business Closure Scenarios

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   By way of comparison, the SBA chart below shows small business closure and startup rates between 1990-2015.      On average about 8% of small businesses closed each year between 1990 and 2015 and 10% closed at the height of the Great Recession in 2009. Business closures are tracked by U.S.

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Feeling Good Is a Relative State of Mind

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Who needs it, yet international news–while it, too, has depressing elements such as news of natural disasters and famines–for me it also provides a measure of comparison. Perhaps that’s an unfair comparison, but it was the truth. I cannot forget a particular time of my own that I was in transition.

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Take lessons from the leaders in customer service

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The organization started in 1998, and by 2009 Amazon paid one-billion dollars for an online shoe store which amazingly continues to entertain and delight while increasing its visibility, excelling in connecting with customers, and selling more online merchandise than most other stores.

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Work-Life Balance 2.0 and Small Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

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They are penalized for having a family and this causes additional stress and anxiety. Results of the study found that as well as reducing stress levels, those in the more relaxed environment improved their IQ by 28 per cent and increased memory retention by 33 per cent. great work stefan. It is a very nice blog.

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