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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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Burnout is at an all-time high since the spring of 2021. Taking a break has also been shown to have a positive impact on stress levels and depression. Instead of trying to remember everything or taking out your phone—which can be disruptive to your peace—bring a notebook instead. Consider the consequences of not taking a break.

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The Most Important Coworking Perk Of 2023: Brain Breaks

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But brain breaks can help to alleviate feelings of stress during the work day. They have the power to boost concentration , reduce stress , improve people’s perception of their work and even mitigate (to some extent) the negative physical effects of desk work. But it doesn’t come easy for the unpracticed.

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A New PTSD Treatment For Veterans Is Reducing Symptoms in 2 Weeks. Here’s Why It Works

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Veterans with mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression suffer at higher rates than civilians. Combating spiking rates in PTSD The upward trend of veteran suicide gained attention in 2021, when the suicide rate jumped to four times the number of soldiers lost to active military operations since 9/11.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. I set daily alarms on my phone so I wouldn’t forget to sleep, or worse, make the mistake of oversleeping. I can feel the blue light from my phone threatening my sleep most nights.

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5 Essential Things Recruiters Should Be Doing This December For A Stress-Free January

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So, Recruit CRM is presenting 5 such essential things recruiters can do this December for a relaxed January in 2021. Staying in touch over a phone call or a short email exchange can help bring value. Take a meticulous look at all of your recruitment metrics to make sure that you start off 2021 on a prolific note.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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Plus, an unsurprising majority of this age group feels stressed when thinking and talking about finances. But running away from the stress of planning for your finances only causes that stress to pile up and keeps your financial situation something you’re not proud to talk to your parents or friends about. Trust me: I get it.

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5 things you should do now to prepare for year-end payroll reporting

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While this may be the most stressful time of the year, good preparation can smooth out a lot of the kinks. So what can you start doing now to get ahead and reduce the stress when prime time arrives? Phishers count on year-end stress to trick you and your staff into responding to the “CEO’s” email asking for employees’ W-2 data.

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