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Banish Stress Burnout in 3 Easy Steps

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We all know life can be stressful. But is stress actually the enemy? Or is how we respond to it and let stress control us the real problem? Stressful events like giving a big presentation or asking our boss for a promotion aren’t ones that we want to eliminate from our lives. Map it to control your stress.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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And here’s where it gets real: That stress is killing us. Over the past few years, we have seen the detrimental effects of increasing stress levels. How to avoid burnout If left unchecked, those high stress levels can evolve into burnout. Stress taps our adrenal glands and causes exhaustion in our bodies.

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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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The Holidays Can Be Overwhelming—Remember These 3 Things to Stay Positive

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I’ll be honest, though; with the financial future of so many people hanging in the balance, and an inevitable structure change looming at Primerica, that holiday season came with some added stress I hadn’t endured during past holiday seasons. Even though your job stresses you out, be grateful you have a job. Have mercy on yourself.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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Research conducted at the University of California in San Francisco shows that the more difficulty you have saying no and setting boundaries , the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout and even depression. Do: Manage your stress. The negative emotions that come with holding a grudge are actually a stress response.

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Bad Mood? Here’s How to Bounce Back into a Good One

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When you start laughing at a stressful or highly emotional situation , your brain is no longer registering negative thoughts that serve to intensify your already out-of-control emotions. I had two choices: shouting at the steering wheel or finding humor in a stressful moment. Do you know why? I chose laughter. The post Bad Mood?

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Do These 11 Things to Get the Best Sleep Ever

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Reduce your stress. Manage your stress by meditating and relaxing before you get in bed. Do your best to avoid screens or clock-watching in order to keep from stimulating your brain or inducing stress about not being able to return to sleep. This article was published in September 2015 and has been updated.

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