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Working from home can present particular challenges for women

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An area that has impacted teams across the country, and the world, has been working from home and other forms of remote work. Shared Parental Leave is a government-led legislation that was introduced in 2015 to provide husbands and partners the legal right to divide responsibilities as well as paid time-off work. Main image: Sedus.

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Why You Should Devote Time Every Day to Aimless Joy

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It becomes a meditation of sorts, a chance to be present in the moment. And because it’s outdoors, it reminds me—more vividly than many other forms of meditation—that I’m part of a greater whole. This article was published in March 2015 and has been updated. So why be afraid of them? Tonight more snow will fall.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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Strong emotional intelligence and healthy, lasting relationships are formed by knowing how to best engage each person. Begin this practice by reflecting on one conversation every day and journal the answers to form a habit. This article was originally published December 2015 and has been updated. Everyone is different.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

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You might think that emotional intelligence is an inherent quality, present due to genetics or personal history. They form personal connections. They don’t have to give a presentation to the board of directors; they get to share their vision and ideas with the board. They’re positive.

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12 Things Even the Best Leaders Can Forget

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They could be external in the form of a market win or internal in the form of a superstar performer. Leaders can’t forget to be present and active in the change process—and to keep in mind that trends change, and if their business isn’t leading them, it will be obsolete overnight. They forget to groom a replacement.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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One 2015 study from Northwestern University found that, in regards to sensory processing as a predictor of creative achievement, divergent thinking did not correlate with real-world creative success. In a 2015 study published in Memory & Cognition , Zabelina explored how patterns of attention may influence creativity.

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. It’s a form of gratitude and mindfulness, he says. Aim to spend more time in the present appreciating the abundance of good things already in your life. And he’s fine with that.

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