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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

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At the end of a productive day, how do you feel? If your answer is exhausted and depleted, instead of proud and energized, you might need to rethink the definition of “productive” altogether. Slow productivity is. Hustle culture is not the answer. Hustle culture is not the answer. Two things happened at the same time.

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Work-Life Balance Revolution? Sanders Introduces 32-Hour Week Legislation

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without any reduction in pay. As the chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee , Sanders asserts that this change is essential to ensure that U.S. workers benefit from the significant productivity gains and technological advancements of recent decades.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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Research conducted at the University of California in San Francisco shows that the more difficulty you have saying no and setting boundaries , the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout and even depression. Do: Manage your stress. Stanley Meytin, True Film Production 24. Cody McKibben, Thrilling Heroics 3.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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How to handle politics at work during an election In 2020, almost half of workers reported the election impacted their productivity. To this, McCannon says, you have a “responsibility to productivity.” News in and of itself is stress-inducing at any time. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values.

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The 4 Keys to Effectively Dealing With a Bad Boss

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In both cases, bad bosses create a devastating and unproductive environment that tolerates (and celebrates) unnecessary stress and a decline of productivity. Deal with the issue, but do so professionally, tactfully and assertively in writing. Stay assertive. Then breathe, delete it and start over. Stay passionate.

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Getting Things Done

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An organized workspace reduces stress, gives the impression to others that you are on top of things, and saves you time. Tips to be Productive. Be assertive and ask for more details or get the bigger picture to reduce back and forth time or going off on the wrong tangent. Recognize the time of day you are most productive.