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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Shari Leid, author of The Friendship Series , experienced its powers firsthand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. The Scheduler Tool: calendar Method: Write just a sentence or two in every calendar day’s box.

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9 Early-Bird Tips for the Habitually Late

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Not just because it stresses me out. I get places early by putting the time of the appointment or meeting in my calendar as 15 minutes earlier than it really is,” said upstate New Yorker Ruth E. This article was published in February 2017 and has been updated. I shall be too late!”)? Lie to yourself. “I Thaler-Carter.

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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. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs.

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Use a Gratitude Journal to Boost Your Happiness

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A 2017 study by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley found that jotting down what you’re grateful for can help improve mental health, both on its own and when done alongside counseling or therapy. According to Harvard University , gratitude is strongly associated with being happier.

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7 Tips for Coming Down the Home Stretch

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Welcome to November—the 11th month of 2017! It was a horrible year; a stressful year; a depressing year.” Look at your calendar between now and year-end. Consider your commitments, schedules, things you need to do, holiday events, and block necessary time to reduce stress. It does no good to hold grudges.

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3 Strategies to Become a Better Leader Through Writing

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Yes, I’m the co-founder of Calendar and a keynote speaker. Find somewhere you can set aside the daily stresses of running a company and write without distraction. This article was published in December 2017 and has been updated. As a leader, people are often surprised when they discover my big secret: I’m not a natural writer.

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Downsize and Organize Your Digital Clutter

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In a study done by the University of California Los Angeles, women who described their houses as cluttered, disorganized, disordered, or haphazard had daily patterns of the stress hormone cortisol that are normally associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, and early mortality. Automate Email Organization.

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