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What Being Pregnant During the Pandemic Taught Me About Cultivating Contentment

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And I’m not on speaking terms with my own mother, which adds an additional, often stomach-turning layer of stress and sadness to an already trying time. The researchers studied communities across the globe and concluded that feeling contentment—not happiness—was one of the emotions societies valued most.

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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. However, the reality of the digital nomad lifestyle , like any other lifestyle, is that it is neither perfect nor for everyone. But combined, the stress compounds.

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Digital Nomad Health Insurance: Everything You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

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Now, Jennings says that her priority when looking for health insurance abroad is a plan that doesn’t just cover emergencies, stressing that preventative health care is a priority for her. “I Kartik Vasan and Smriti Bhadoria are digital nomads and content creators traveling through Latin America. Do I have medications?

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Headspace vs. Calm: Which Is Right for You?

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Calm is better than Headspace in: Greater variety of sleep tracks Cohesiveness with meditation instructor Tamara Levitt Overall ambience and sound quality More content for child and adolescent sleep and behavioral issues Larger meditation library to explore. Headspace guides you to a healthier, holistic lifestyle.

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2 in 5 Employees Say A Raise Is The Answer To Preventing Burnout

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When humans are under unrelenting pressure, everyday stresses can morph into a debilitating state called burnout, and avoiding burnout is vital to stay on top of your mental and physical health. . CouponFollow polled over 1,000 people to see just how much a pay raise or pay cut would affect the workplace contentment of an employee. .

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13 Best Meditation Apps to Add Mindfulness to Your Self-Care Routine [2021]

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In fact, meditation apps help millions to overcome depression, relieve stress, sleep better, develop mindfulness, reduce anxiety and increase focus. Hundreds of professionally guided meditations teach you to relieve stress and live a fuller existence. It offers new content weekly. Stars App Store – 4.5 annual membership.

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The Holidays Can Be Overwhelming—Remember These 3 Things to Stay Positive

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I’ll be honest, though; with the financial future of so many people hanging in the balance, and an inevitable structure change looming at Primerica, that holiday season came with some added stress I hadn’t endured during past holiday seasons. Even though your job stresses you out, be grateful you have a job. I’m no exception.

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