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APRIL 16, 2024

Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. Finally, adding comedy to otherwise mundane presentations can really make a difference.

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Self Esteem Agenda Confidence 2017 305

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Friendships are good for your mental and physical health Declining friendships aren’t just a detriment to your social calendar; friendships are intimately tied to mental health. According to the Mayo Clinic , friendships may “increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost your happiness and reduce your stress,” among other factors.

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Social Media Health Forms 2016 252

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APRIL 5, 2023

You might remember the original work-from-home parent who got quite publicly interrupted—“ BBC Dad ,” whose toddler sauntered into his office in 2017, while he did a live interview with BBC. Parents still need child care to work remotely. In true prepandemic fashion, he apologizes several times, clearly mortified at the interruption.

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Sprint 2017 2022 Learning 282

Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Welcome to November—the 11th month of 2017! It was a horrible year; a stressful year; a depressing year.” We dealt with the challenges that were presented to us. Look at your calendar between now and year-end. If you are going to finish 2017 with a bang, you must have mental and physical energy.

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2017 Holidays 2018 Stress 150

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JANUARY 7, 2023

Even on Christmas morning, I was the child who dragged her feet to the tree, rubbing her eyes as we opened presents. The week already feels stressful. You can take control of your days—make them happier, less stressful and more productive—just by hacking your morning routine. Wake up early to be more productive. Get organized.

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Skills Stress 2019 2017 246

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

I wrote an entire 80+ Page Guide incorporating the main processes executives and assistants need to have down pat, such as: regularly scheduled meetings, calendar management, meeting preparation, e-mail management, project management, travel, follow-up systems and prioritization. Work to improve performance and job satisfaction. Joan Burge.

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2017 Administrative Professionals Travel Project Management 100