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How To Stop Procrastinating: Seven Practical Strategies For Remote Workers

Allwork

Despite its numerous benefits, remote work also presents challenges, including procrastination — the intentional delay of tasks or responsibilities, which often leads to adverse outcomes such as self-criticism, stress, and anxiety. This self-defeating behavior typically stems from negative perceptions, including fear of judgment.

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

Success

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. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

Earn positive attention in the workplace and address the most common obstacle standing in the way for most assistants—lack of self-esteem. You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

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7 Daily Habits to Build Your Resilience

Success

Prolonged stress and anxiety take a toll on your mind and body. Such prolonged stress leads to lack of concentration, irritability, and fatigue. As in the case of worry, our brains can spiral into self-defeating thoughts of inadequacy. You might consider your own unique skills or gifts that got you through tough times.

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How I Became a Morning Person (and How You Can, Too)

Success

But recently I developed a skill that showed me the power of being a morning person. A heightened level of self-esteem. The ability to think better (exercise decreases the amount of cortisol —the hormone that regulates stress, and which potentially affects memory and cognitive function —in your brain).

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4 Things Employees Need From Any Boss

On The Job

So, why would an employee believe he will be successful if new tasks or skills are thrown at him without any guidance or instruction? Bosses need to challenge workers, but not at the expense of their self-esteem. They need to provide support to workers learning new skills or procedures, so that they gain confidence and succeed.

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What to Do If You Have Imposter's Syndrome

On The Job

Those who suffer from this condition have such chronic self-doubt that they see themselves as intellectual frauds, failing to enjoy their successes or external proof of their competence and accomplishments. It sure beats picturing impending disaster and will help with performance-related stress. Reward yourself.