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How Practicing Gratitude Can Benefit Physical Health, Mental Well-Being and a Thriving Workplace

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We’re so good at sharing that in detail, our brain literally forgets: There’s a hell of a lot of awesome s–t out there too.”. Researchers have found that gratitude impacts physical and mental health , correlating to lower blood pressure and heart rate and possibly even better sleep quality. It will reward consistency.”.

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A lightbulb moment about mental health and managing change

Workplace Insight

Resilience is often discussed as that aspect of mental health and coping, which is paramount to the ability to spring back during adverse circumstances. Being resilient helps people to manage stressful situations, protect them from mental ill-health and improve their health and wellbeing overall. And we ALL did that.

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

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A 2021 study by the World Health Organization discovered “working 55 hours or more a week was associated with a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease than a workweek of 35 to 40 hours.” Business leaders weigh in on how they mindfully take time off and come back to work feeling rejuvenated.

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The Expanding High Skill Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

More and more professions that require advanced degrees or highly specialized skills are joining the gig and/or on-demand economy.   Nomad Health  is another example.   As with other types of freelance work, not all highly skilled gig workers are happy with this type of work. A good example is law. 

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The government also reports increases in some industries beyond the trades, such as plumbing, electrical and other common apprentice fields including public administration, educational services, health care, social assistance and others. Eddy says apprenticeships allow a young person to learn more in-depth, developing specific skills.

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Growth Mindset Examples to Advance Your Career, Relationships and Well-Being

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A fixed mindset can lead to negative self-talk: I don’t have the talent to face this challenge, so I won’t try. I have the skills I need to get this done. The Power of ‘Yet’ in Learning New Skills “Yet” is a powerful word. I am not good at this math skill I need… yet. This internal discussion is called self-talk.

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7 Lies Women Have Been Told at Work That Hold Them Back From Success—And the Truth They Need to Know Instead

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The women I work [with]… have shared that having a career feeds their souls, and they find [it] helps their overall mental health be in a better space to be the best mother for their children. She noticed once she was on the ride that she was surrounded by men laughing and screaming. But my career has taught me the exact opposite.