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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. I gained a deeper understanding of myself, which led to a greater level of confidence in who I am,” Leid says. Leid used journaling as a way to process her own experience and sustain confidence in the future.

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The 10 Best Books for Working Moms to Read

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With strategies including “When You’re Lost, Let Values Be Your Guide,” “Rethink Your Rest” and “Tend to Your Happiness Needs,” alongside stories from Schonbrun’s own research, Work, Parent, Thrive helps you achieve success— and reduce stress —in both domains of your life. Author Becky Vieira shuns the idea of idealistic motherhood.

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When It Come to Employee Mental Health, These 10 Companies Are Setting the Example

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The app allows for social media interaction without parents needing to worry about inappropriate content or stereotypes. Impact “I do believe that regulated social media can be valuable for students’ growth and positively impact mental health when parents have a good amount of oversight,” says Danna Okuyama, founder of Urban Sandbox.

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18 Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

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Emotionally intelligent people are self-confident and open-minded, which creates a pretty thick skin. The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. In fact, researchers at Emory University have shown that holding onto stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease.

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Navigating Mental Health as a Digital Nomad

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This lifestyle has been glamorized in recent years, with social media presenting the dream of flexible work, affordable living and stunning landscapes. But combined, the stress compounds. It’s easy to romanticize the idea of being a digital nomad, untethered to any destination or destiny.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

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Social Exclusion at Work Hurts, Literally Social pain is not just a metaphorical concept. We now know that social pain hurts both psychologically and physically. A report in Science Daily shows that the stress caused by social exclusion or negative social experiences can activate brain circuits associated with physical pain.

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Five Essential Strategies for Successful Hybrid Leadership

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This heightened stress level, primarily, comes from the task of implementing company policies on hybrid work and the return to office. The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting.

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