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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. As of 2021, for example, the number of physicians who reported dealing with burnout increased to 47%. Stress taps our adrenal glands and causes exhaustion in our bodies.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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You won’t be surprised to learn that this particular love boat was rebooked for 2021. According to a 2021 study by the American Psychological Association, nearly one-third of adults (32%) are so stressed about the coronavirus pandemic that they struggle to make basic decisions, such as what to wear or eat.

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Angry, stressed and worried. The utter state of the UK workforce in 2023

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According to the report’s Negative Experience Index, which tracks how many people experience daily sadness, anger, stress, worry, and physical pain, full-time UK employees are experiencing historically high levels of daily negative experiences. The global estimate includes 2021 data from China. The post Angry, stressed and worried.

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

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Burnout is at an all-time high since the spring of 2021. Taking a break has also been shown to have a positive impact on stress levels and depression. It is this detailed planning and transparent communication that lets me head into my vacation free of overwhelm, confident in the knowledge that everything is in order,” she says.

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Confronting The Bystander Effect In Workplace Harassment: 5 Strategies To Create A Bully-Free Workplace

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Such behavior can lead to significant emotional and physical health problems for the victim, including stress, anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. 83% of employees say they have witnessed workplace bullying, and according to the 2021 WBI U.S.

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Could the ways you cope with stress be undermining you? Here are healthier ways to respond

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Below, she explains how to evaluate the ways you cope with stress and change them for the better. But when these coping mechanisms stop working to manage stress, they tend to make matters worse, exacerbating our anxiety and undermining our belief that we are in control of our lives. Playing or being with a pet or children.

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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

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Most people found they didn’t want to spend the majority of their time on earth consumed by work stress on top of everything else going on in the world and in their lives. In 2021, a viral article about “languishing” gave name to this collective ennui and lack of motivation. Their resounding answer was similar to my own.