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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. Humor is a mindset that can be developed by forming new habits.

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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Physical activity comes in many forms, however, and these different forms may have different benefits. Instead, “connecting leisure with a long-term goal and framing it within productivity can help people enjoy free time better.” Active leisure activities can feel stressful, not relaxing. You’ll be glad you did.

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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. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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As of 2017 , more than 90,000 police-reported U.S. And, according to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2017 and March 2020, the percentage of obese Americans over 20 was 41.9%, with 9.2% I can’t reduce stress because of my boss. Be goal-oriented but remain flexible to change.

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How 30 Days of Kindness Made Me a Better Person

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It wasn’t for lack of trying, but rather questioning whether seemingly small gestures were actually accomplishing my goal. Admittedly I experienced some form of generosity fatigue around the second week of my challenge. We perceive there to be some form of personal benefit from the act, either in the short- or long-term.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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With an inspirational personal journey of going from having no food or home for her family to 11 streams of income, multiple real estate properties and running a multimillion-dollar organization within four years, she demonstrates what is possible when your brain is in line with your goals. Karwanna D. Namayanja’s story is one of humility.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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In the predawn hours of a Saturday morning in January 2017, an arsonist set fire to the Victoria Islamic Center, a mosque in Victoria, Texas. When a GoFundMe account was set up to raise funds for rebuilding the uninsured structure, it surpassed the goal of $850,000 within days. Relationship Goals. Neighborly Love. Up in the Air.

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