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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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Oxytocin helps us connect, feel empathy and trust; serotonin regulates anxiety, happiness and well-being ; and endorphins reduce pain and stress while boosting mood and self-esteem. Finally, adding comedy to otherwise mundane presentations can really make a difference. Insert funny memes and videos into the presentation. “I

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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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Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” The survey, released in October 2021, reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impede decision-making ability, which includes financial decisions. Beatty is hardly alone. Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress.

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Going back to the office? 6 tips to help you adjust

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Over the past year, we’ve nailed the bed-to-Zoom commute: We can be up, presentably dressed (our top half at least), hydrated, caffeinated and in front of the screen in minutes. If you pride yourself on having a good work ethic, that may have hit your sense of self and self-esteem,” O’Reilly says. “I

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

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In a recent survey, Jobvite found that before the recession, more than 60 percent of GenY candidates wanted a higher compensation than offered. But use your hard times to show employers that you're growing and rising to the challenges presented. Destroying someone's self esteem doesn't actually make them better.

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

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author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth , created five simple questions to assess overall happiness—the Satisfaction with Life Scale—which has since become a universal survey used in most happiness research. Feeling flow on a regular basis bolsters your self-esteem, confidence, and yes, happiness. .

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