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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. Boosting mental and physical health The impact of journaling goes beyond Leid’s personal experiences; it’s been highly documented as a tool for boosting mental and physical health. Photo by ©Wendy K.

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The Positive Mental Health Effects of Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

The study - The Effects of Self and Temporary Employment on Mental Health: The Role of the Gig Economy in the UK - found that gig workers are about 33 percent more likely to self-report positive traits in terms of mental health than those in traditional jobs. So it makes sense there are also mental health benefits.

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How Can We Foster Emotional Connections At Work In The Post-Pandemic Era?

Allwork

Studies have unveiled the intricate influence of natural and built environments on our brains, emotional responses, behaviors, and overall health. Exposure to natural elements like plants, natural light, and views of greenery reduces stress, enhances creativity, boosts cognitive functions, and improves overall well-being.

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10 Healthy Habits: Why Not Now?

Success

If you see yourself in these statistics, know that even small changes can make a big difference in your health and how you feel. author of the book Up: How Positive Outlook Can Transform Our Health and Aging , to find out the simplest, biggest-bang-for-your-buck ways to improve health, celebrate more birthdays and feel great year after year.

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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. Further, she said that WHO (World Health Organization) predicts that by 2020, depression will be the second largest cause of death worldwide. Favorite resources were: Ken Robin’s Finding Your Element. Sobering words!

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Embrace the chaos: the office must find a new purpose, conference concludes

Workplace Insight

It’s time we do the same with the employee experience, stressed many of the speakers. For those that don’t get the link, journalists are often the first to bash their awful offices if media headlines like this Guardian one back in 2013 are anything to go by – Open-plan offices were devised by Satan in the deepest caverns of hell ).

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FAANGs for the memories: how tech palaces lost their lustre

Workplace Insight

This is a phenomenon coined by content creator Gabrielle Judge who espoused the value of a position with low stress, that was largely remote, well remunerated and with little to no interference from management as well as a clear work life balance. One senses Elon Musk might not have a firm grasp of either of these issues.