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

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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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How Can We Foster Emotional Connections At Work In The Post-Pandemic Era?

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This article was written by Elina Cardet of Arcadis for Work Design Magazine. Aesthetically pleasing environments trigger the release of dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure and reward, simultaneously reducing stress—a phenomenon that extends to beauty found in well-designed spaces.

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How to Find Calm During Times of Chaos

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First, stress is not necessarily bad. The key is finding the best stress outlet that works for you. Focus on the present. I also meditate and do activities throughout the day where I focus on being present , like taking my dog for a walk on the beach. . Avery Carl, CEO and founder of The Short Term Shop.

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Landlords Need Reimagined Properties And Hospitality-Infused Amenities To Lure Tenants

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This article was written by STUDIOS’ Adrielle Slaugh and Kristin Kaiser for Work Design Magazine. This presents landlords with a powerful opportunity to align the mounting emphasis on health and wellness with spaces for relaxation and calm within their buildings to juxtapose the high-level stress associated with some industries.

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Los Angeles Celebrity Stylist Kim Apodaca Reveals How to Dress Well for Zoom Calls

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Other factors to consider, she says, are whether you are leading, presenting or part of a group. Apodaca says that our drive for comfy pants comes from our stress in other areas. People are overwhelmed; people are stressed. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Cynthia Breazeal Is Making AI Fun and Educational for Kids

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In 2004, she published her seminal book, Designing Sociable Robots , which presented her vision for social robots of the future. Using the examples of recent advances like Alexa and ChatGPT , Breazeal describes these technologies as social interfaces, or personified AI systems, that don’t present themselves as a tool.

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3 Strategies to Build Self-Awareness Into Your Approach as a Leader

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The potential is high for fast-driving leaders to cause undue stress and uncertainty within their teams. One of my top team leaders looked at me and said, “Amy, you won’t present it like that, though, will you?” This article originally appeared in the September/October 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine. I was completely surprised.

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