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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

Workplace Insight

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. We maintain a particular fascination with stress.

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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

Hailing from humble beginnings, he grew up in a loving family. 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.

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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. What is a dry promotion? This isn’t always malicious on the employer’s part.

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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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Overcoming Perfection Paralysis

Eat Your Career

I definitely think (and know from personal experience) that striving for “perfection” can be a motivating force. Over-Planning : Getting caught up in the tiny details, leading to delays and indecision. (I Increased Anxiety : The pressure leads to added stress and increases our chances of burnout. And usually, unattainable.

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How to Plan Events Your Team Will Love (Without the Stress)

Eat Your Career

They facilitate interaction between teams, build relationships and empathy between coworkers, and amp up employee engagement. I wanted to take an opportunity to share some ideas to take the stress out of event planning, so you can create events that everyone in your office can enjoy… including you! Set clear goals.

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