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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

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It’s also a way to help your family through a sad and stressful time by not adding to their burden. Understanding why you’re creating one and the documents you must include for your situation can make the process easier. With a will or estate documents, probate is much easier. I’m not rich; do I really need an estate plan?

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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Watson, a licensed social worker who works for a federal agency, was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. She was put on medication and had to take a few weeks off from work. The experience took a toll on her mental health. It was a job that she liked. “I I was good at what I did.”

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Bullying and the Effect on Your Brain

Bonnie Low-Krayman

According to Jennifer Fraser PhD , author of The Bullied Brain , the human brain is visibly harmed by the chronic stress and often devasting cruelty caused by prolonged bullying and incivility. PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in both adults and children. They are less equipped to cope with the stress of feeling unsafe.

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Top ten ways to stay healthy at your desk

Practically Perfect PA

To counteract the closed-in position maintained while talking on the phone, typing at your computer or reviewing documents, tilt your head back slightly while bringing your arms behind your waist to open and stretch the neck, chest and shoulders. You’ll boost creativity, increase productivity, reduce stress and soothe your soul.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice Atwal is a trailblazer in the health care industry.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

After more than 2,500 workers moved to a 35- or 36-hour workweek and declared themselves happier, healthier and less stressed, the country is now moving to make this an option for the majority of its workforce. Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018.

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5 Whole-Brain Design Strategies To Make Your Workplace More Innovative And Efficient

Allwork

Designing for people with neurodiversity requires a slight shift in our approach to a workplace design process Organizing workplaces into distinct zones can alleviate stress for people with neurodivergent conditions. Whole-brain design addresses the rich and varied ways people’s brains process, retain and utilize information.