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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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And here’s where it gets real: That stress is killing us. Over the past few years, we have seen the detrimental effects of increasing stress levels. How to avoid burnout If left unchecked, those high stress levels can evolve into burnout. Stress taps our adrenal glands and causes exhaustion in our bodies.

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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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Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans. Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress. Beatty is hardly alone. Many purchases are wants, not needs.

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The Holidays Can Be Overwhelming—Remember These 3 Things to Stay Positive

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I’ll be honest, though; with the financial future of so many people hanging in the balance, and an inevitable structure change looming at Primerica, that holiday season came with some added stress I hadn’t endured during past holiday seasons. Even though your job stresses you out, be grateful you have a job. Have mercy on yourself.

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Bad Mood? Here’s How to Bounce Back into a Good One

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When you start laughing at a stressful or highly emotional situation , your brain is no longer registering negative thoughts that serve to intensify your already out-of-control emotions. I had two choices: shouting at the steering wheel or finding humor in a stressful moment. Do you know why? I chose laughter. The post Bad Mood?

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Do These 11 Things to Get the Best Sleep Ever

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Reduce your stress. Manage your stress by meditating and relaxing before you get in bed. Do your best to avoid screens or clock-watching in order to keep from stimulating your brain or inducing stress about not being able to return to sleep. This article was published in September 2015 and has been updated.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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They met on Tinder in 2015 while living in Sweden as expats: Ellison, an aviation sales director from Des Moines, Iowa, and Darsy, a human resources systems specialist from Paris. But when you’re stressed and sleep-deprived, these obstacles can feel insurmountable. Now they’re lucky to see that number within a year. “It

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5 Qualities of People Who Use Time Wisely

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Likewise, scheduling leisure combats stress and allows us to delight in the hobbies that bring us joy. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness. Prioritizing time to cultivate relationships is a hallmark of a healthy leader.

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