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

Success

Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. I gained a deeper understanding of myself, which led to a greater level of confidence in who I am,” Leid says. Leid used journaling as a way to process her own experience and sustain confidence in the future.

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The Positive Mental Health Effects of Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

The gig economy offers workers the opportunity for more control in their jobs, which may lead to more self-worth, more confidence and less strain. For employees in the mainstream economy, heavy job requirements plus low autonomy equals a scenario with high occupational stress

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Commercial real estate lending hits ten year low

Workplace Insight

New lending for commercial real estate fell 33 per cent last year to its lowest level since 2013, according to the latest bi-annual report from Bayes Business School, (formerly Cass). Dr Lux expects that will cause ongoing stress in the market.

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10 Healthy Habits: Why Not Now?

Success

For example, a pessimist in a minor traffic jam may experience a stress response that causes immediate and short-term reactions such as raised blood pressure. In the long term, however, chronic stress can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health. Target the kind of stress that’s unproductive. veggies and fruit.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

Office Dynamics

Joan talked about how stress affects women badly and often causes depression. We learned that you don’t wait to ask permission to be confident; you move out in self-leadership and lead yourself. Favorite resources were: Ken Robin’s Finding Your Element.

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Brain Dump, Take Two

Clutter Coach

Mental clutter is stressful. When you’re stressed, you’re not doing your best work. A plan becomes clear so you can move forward with confidence. Originally posted 2013-08-24 21:04:21. I’m not ready with what I promised to someone. Clearing your head brings you clarity, focus and calm.

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Win a Scholarship to Damn Fine Words, the Writing Course for Business Owners

Men With Pens

They learn new, effective writing techniques that speed up their content-creation process, get a huge boost of confidence, and learn how to produce all sorts of articles, blog posts, website copy and ebook content with pride and glee, completely stress-free. The course works. It''ll change your business – maybe even your life.

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