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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

Workplace Insight

Nor is its application in the built environment. The spaces they created resembled university campuses in both form and function, set in landscaped grounds and openly flaunting a connection to nature and the firm’s apparent social awareness. The term may be new, but the idea isn’t. More greenhouse than landscape.

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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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Physical activity comes in many forms, however, and these different forms may have different benefits. Active leisure activities can feel stressful, not relaxing. That is, adolescents who have a lot to do may feel stressed at the idea of setting aside leisure time. Thus, the activity is no longer relaxing.

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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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Workplaces can enhance the commuting experience by creating attractive office environments with advanced technology, collaborative culture, and design for future flexibility to meet the evolving needs of employees. This article was written by M Moser’s Jeni Durksen for Work Design Magazine.

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How Sensory Design Can Create Efficient Workplaces

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Returning to the office and working in-person means employees lose control over their environment and must adapt to new situations. Workplace leaders should support this transition by creating environments that promote wellbeing, concentration, and creativity.

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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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What Good Self-Care Looks Like (for You)

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In its best form, self-care should be responsive to emotional needs and can be an important tool for battling burnout and increasing a general sense of well-being. For example, if you are an introvert with a hectic work environment, self-care might include quiet time. Self-care is personal and situationally dependent.

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The Resilient Four-Day Work Week

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This article was written by Elizabeth Baudler & Patricia von Gundlach , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Think the 1930s, the labor workforce, factories, and newly formed unions. Going for a walk could ignite your next big idea or help relieve stress that leads to burnout. The History.

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