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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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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. economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs.

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3 Reflective Ways to Refocus Your Thinking for Success

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The lesson in all of this is that most of the time when the life we’re living feels stressful —when what we’re experiencing in our lives is disturbing our peace—it is not necessarily reality. Separate your stress from your reality. Now you can ask, Why am I stressed and suffering? Your ego is not your amigo. That’s your reality.

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10 Powerful Ways to Stand Up for Yourself in Any Situation

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But the truth is that letting people walk all over you can increase feelings of stress and anxiety, and it might eventually lessen your feelings of self-worth and play to your insecurities. Even just learning to walk more confidently—head held high, shoulders back—will help you appear and feel more confident.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Shari Leid, author of The Friendship Series , experienced its powers firsthand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Leid used journaling as a way to process her own experience and sustain confidence in the future.

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13 Undeniable Ways to Get Sh*t Done

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According to a 2019 study published in Sleep Medicine , when night owls began to consistently shift their “sleep/wake timings” by two hours, they showed “significant improvements to self-reported depression and stress, as well as improved cognitive… performance measures,” among other benefits. The week already feels stressful.

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Commercial real estate lending hits ten year low

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Dr Lux expects that will cause ongoing stress in the market. The respected Commercial Real Estate report reveals new lending reached £32 billion – its lowest level since 2013, while total outstanding debt is at its lowest level since 2017, standing at £170 billion in 2023.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Van Jones (CNN host) and was the festival production company for Newark Arts Festival (2017 and 2018). She has mentored and coached senior leaders on changing culture and developing confidence, boldness and executive presence. Mason empowers women to speak up with confidence and stand out with courage.

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