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Feeling emotionally exhausted? 6 things you can do to release your stress

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Here are 6 evidence-based strategies to help you complete your stress cycle: 1. Deep, slow breaths down-regulate the stress response, especially when the exhalation is long and slow and goes all the way to the end of the breath so your belly contracts. It doesn’t have to be precisely 20 seconds. That’s how it is for Emily.

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How to Prevent Burnout

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Winona State University defines burnout as a debilitating psychological condition brought about by unrelieved work stress, resulting in: Depleted energy and emotional exhaustion Lowered resistance to illness Increased depersonalization in interpersonal relationships Increased dissatisfaction and pessimism Increased absenteeism and work inefficiency.

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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. According to a 2019 study published in Applied Research in Quality of Life , the benefits of exercise for middle-aged adults differ based not only on type of exercise, but on gender as well.

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4 Friendship Apps to Help You Connect with New People

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According to the Mayo Clinic , friendships may “increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost your happiness and reduce your stress,” among other factors. Friendship apps let you break the ice online However, without ready-made social interactions, like attending school, adults may find it difficult to form new friendships.

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The Resilient Four-Day Work Week

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Think the 1930s, the labor workforce, factories, and newly formed unions. Going for a walk could ignite your next big idea or help relieve stress that leads to burnout. According to a recent 2019 study conducted in the UK, which could reduce emissions up to 21% by 2025. The History. Sharing Our Story.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Currently, 36% of organizations do not provide any form of anti-harassment training, despite all the evidence that sexual harassment can seriously harm a company’s reputation (let alone the harm it causes to the victims). . Sexual harassment at work can include bullying, coercion and unwanted physical contact. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S.

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What Good Self-Care Looks Like (for You)

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In its best form, self-care should be responsive to emotional needs and can be an important tool for battling burnout and increasing a general sense of well-being. Good self-care also means keeping a variety of long-term goals in mind, especially since common ones like improving finances or physical health may be stressful themselves.

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