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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

Success

MSJ: I have great support at home; my husband is definitely an equal partner. I was also in a really fortunate position in that I didn’t have the stress of bringing in money to make sure the lights stayed on in our house or we had food to eat; my husband was able to support us through that beginning time. What was that like?

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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

Success

Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans. Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress. Beatty is hardly alone. Many purchases are wants, not needs.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

If you’re not familiar with the term or are unsure whether your company is guilty of using dry promotions in a manner that can hurt employee morale, read up on the definition of the term below and explore some common examples of dry promotions. If you aren’t going to offer more money, do your best to limit how much stress you are adding.

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Many people think workplace is a greater source of stress than a relationship breakdown

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that workplace stress is seen as having a greater impact by many people, compared to relationship breakdowns. According to the survey conducted by Westfield Health, more than a quarter of workers (27 percent) ranked their job as more stressful than a relationship breakdown (8 percent). As a result, an astounding 17.9

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8 Dimensions of Wellness: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimal Well-Being At Work And Home

Allwork

The Foundation of Well-being: Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellness The definition of wellness describes it as an active effort to become aware of and choose actions that lead to a more fulfilling life. By gaining a clear understanding of these areas, workers will see a clear path to maintaining their overall health.

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Overcoming Perfection Paralysis

Eat Your Career

I definitely think (and know from personal experience) that striving for “perfection” can be a motivating force. Increased Anxiety : The pressure leads to added stress and increases our chances of burnout. We all want to be good at what we do. But sometimes, the goal of excellence goes too far…and becomes perfection.

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How to Become More Resilient Under Stress

On The Job

The sometimes unrelenting stress of a job can keep both employees and leaders awake at night. In fact, it has the opposite effect and may well be giving you a definitely more miserable and probably shorter life in the process,” says Derek Roger, a psychologist who has spent three decades researching the causes and effects of stress.

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