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More Companies Are Adopting Sensory-Friendly Practices—Here’s How Your Business Can Follow Suit 

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These are the vestibular (inner ear and balance), proprioceptive (body awareness) and interoceptive (emotional and internal state) senses.” Offer customized workstations Invest in ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks and specialized tools that can help mitigate sensory challenges.

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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

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Participants outfitted with sensors to monitor heart rates and stress levels had to solve mathematical problems. The findings , reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, were that participants who viewed natural images had lower stress levels and felt more rested afterwards.

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Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing?

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Home About Me Advertise Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing? Do you feel tired and stressed throughout each work day? Unfortunately, stress is always going to be a part of our lives. The only people that are not stressed are the ones that arent alive. Eustress is the type of stress that makes you feel good.

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Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500

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Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? People get stressed all of the time. Getting rid of stress in your life can make you more productive , keep you healthy and even keep you sane.

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Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally?

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In my particular field (Publishing), it can be very stressful when your boss asks you to fax something right away, since the time difference is substantial at times and you need to figure out how to decipher a fax number. Is there a fee of any sort that goes with the international fax? There’s a really easy solution to this.

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8 Ways to Calm Nerves When Give a Speech

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Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Hands Hurt From Typing?

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By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Productivity D o you find yourself typing too much? Heres a product that will help you feel better and relieve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury. Using the mouse too often?