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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It The experience took a toll on her mental health. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D., She was characterized as a troublemaker, and her concerns were ignored.

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Do These 11 Things to Get the Best Sleep Ever

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Insufficient sleep is a health epidemic , and one that can have negative effects on your overall health and work performance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Manage your stress by meditating and relaxing before you get in bed. This article was published in September 2015 and has been updated.

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The Holiday Blues Are Normal—These 8 Tips from Experts Can Help You Better Manage Difficult Emotions

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Manage your expectations. A recent analysis of the effect of Christmas on mental health found that visits to psychiatric emergency services wane in the days before Dec. This article appeared in the November 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. 25 but spike in the days afterward.

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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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Research shows that people who suffer from high levels of debt stress have health risks ranging from ulcers and migraines to heart attacks. This article appears in the October 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances) appeared first on SUCCESS.

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Addressing Discrepancies In The Four-Day Work Week

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“In terms of demand we’ve had more expressions of interest in the UK in the first week than we’ve had over several months in the US and Canada,” said Joe O’Connor, pilot program manager at 4 Day Week Global. Between 2015 and 2019, Iceland ran two trials where companies operated under 35 to 36-hour work weeks.

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In Pursuit of Work-Life Bliss: What Europe Can Teach America

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For example, in 2015, the French worked an average of 1,482 hours a year, while American workers worked about 1,790 hours. European organizations may be more likely to offer flexible work arrangements and support balance measures, such as workload management and advice and support on maintaining life-centered work.

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Combat Workplace Burnout by Setting Better Boundaries

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In some workplaces, putting in 70 hours a week is more likely to earn you bragging rights than a concerned call from your manager. Time and again, we’ve seen how the weight of expectations can impact people’s mental health. Companies like Kickstarter are also noticing the toll that overworking takes on employees’ mental health.

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