Success

JULY 29, 2022

A 2018 article published in the Labor Law Journal looked at the legal implications of working after-hours, discussing how smartphones give employees easy access to their work emails at all hours of the day. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But brain breaks can help to alleviate feelings of stress during the work day. They have the power to boost concentration , reduce stress , improve people’s perception of their work and even mitigate (to some extent) the negative physical effects of desk work. But it doesn’t come easy for the unpracticed.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The negative emotions that come with holding onto a grudge are actually a stress response. When the threat is imminent, this reaction is essential to your survival, but when the threat is ancient history, holding onto that stress wreaks havoc on your body and can have devastating health consequences over time.

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Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Start a daily meditation or mindfulness practice to reduce stress and enhance focus. Read at least one book per month to reduce stress and expand your knowledge. Commit to a regular workout routine such as yoga or running to improve your health and feel great. Resolutions to boost well-being Practice mindfulness. Exercise daily.

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Success

MARCH 17, 2022

A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. I set daily alarms on my phone so I wouldn’t forget to sleep, or worse, make the mistake of oversleeping. I can feel the blue light from my phone threatening my sleep most nights.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Looking at your phone you find three texts that say, “Hey is this meeting happening?”. Unlike typical venture capitalists, he left Silicon Valley to get away from the constant stimulation, “just touching base” emails and endless coffee dates. “I Leverage health hacks. The secret to his success? Find the right cocktail for you.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Worthwhile self-care requires a bit of a two-pronged approach: assessing your mental, emotional and physical health ( on a scale of 1 – 10, how am I doing? ) While I like to go on sunset runs to clear my mind, for others the thought of running causes stress. Don’t check your email or social media channels within one hour of waking.

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On The Job

APRIL 17, 2019

Texts and emails keep us tethered to the job, not to mention the "quick phone call" to the office when we're supposed to be on vacation. All of these can be annoying and disheartening, but many of us are trying to limit "screen time" after we leave the workplace and even dare not to respond to emails while on vacation.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 6, 2022

While this may be the most stressful time of the year, good preparation can smooth out a lot of the kinks. So what can you start doing now to get ahead and reduce the stress when prime time arrives? For 1095 reporting by self-insured group health plans, you can also be penalized for not reporting employees’ dependents’ SSNs.

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On The Job

MARCH 1, 2017

Whenever I write these kinds of stories, I always mention the fallout: Health problems for workers that can drive up company insurance costs. Stress that results in less creativity or innovation. But that's no longer the case as smartphones ding all night long with emails and the boss texts you in the middle of dinner.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

If you're like most people, you will still check your email (this is why smartphones were invented, right?) You tell yourself you're doing this because it's easier to keep up with some work while you're away and then not face an avalanche of emails when you return. Daddy needs to finish this email to his work!" You need to: 1.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

What if you share a small space and one person needs to talk on the phone while the other needs quiet work time? Breaks will help you rest, relieve stress, and refocus. With job burnout at an all-time high , develop habits that support your mental health. For example, what happens if you have meetings at the same time?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Productivity in Bite Sized Pieces - Weekly #Cinch Audiocast Review | Main | Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention » You Can Steal Time Back From Email A few days ago I received an email from a reader.  " Email is something that many of us struggle with. 

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

It’s now 2:30, and the phone has been ringing non-stop. Introducing email into an office increases paper by 40%. 4 = is important to my well being and health. Tags: Stress Management. You are still trying to ‘sort out’ the dump, when you are interrupted and told that 3 motions need to be filed before 4 p.m. Is it them?

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On The Job

AUGUST 19, 2011

I know that I need to take more rest breaks, to lift more weights to gain better strength and do yoga more often to relieve stress and improve my flexibility. It may feel like you're always under stress, dealing with a crabby boss and heavy workload, all the while trying to find some personal time to relax. Quit sending emails.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

It’s now 2:30, and the phone has been ringing non-stop. Introducing email into an office increases paper by 40%. 4 = is important to my well being and health. You are still trying to ‘sort out’ the dump, when you are interrupted and told that 3 motions need to be filed before 4 p.m. Sound familiar? Is it them? Importance.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2023

And I’m not on speaking terms with my own mother, which adds an additional, often stomach-turning layer of stress and sadness to an already trying time. After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. I can’t meet other moms at the local pregnancy support group or visit my in-laws in Texas. It’s 6:30 a.m.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  Check out Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Tell me more! PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?  Or I nap. ;) mnthomas   Brain dump! 

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On The Job

MAY 18, 2012

I was at lunch with a high level finance executive the other day when his cell phone rang. The executive told me that he wondered if employees ever realized how much additional stress they piled on him. He said that he was never off the clock, often putting in 14-hour days, working weekends and receiving emails from his boss at 2 a.m.

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Productivityist

APRIL 13, 2017

However, making time for hobbies and activities that don’t involve technology can be really beneficial for your health and happiness. Lower Your Stress Levels. Nobody is shocked to learn that all of the technology around us makes us more stressed. Friends and family expect you to answer your phone when they need something.

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Productivityist

MARCH 29, 2021

No one wants to go through life always feeling stressed out and anxious. Multitasking may cause confusion – and you might feel more stressed out than if you had dedicated more time and energy to focusing on one thing at a time. Productivity matters a great deal in life and at work. The good news? Take Breaks. Eliminate Distractions.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 4, 2022

An increase in productivity levels of one-quarter (25 percent) as well improvements in employees’ health, led to a permanent arrangement. Most recruiters work long hours and will be on their phones a lot, but our shift was to focus on outputs not inputs, we’re so conditioned to focus on time spent and this is the wrong metric.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

» Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Thanks for dropping by my blog today.  It seems the more people I talk to, the more I hear about stress, frusteration and the inability to concentrate due to overwhelm.  How do you control overwhelm and stress?

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2012

I had never tried meditation until a few years ago, when personal and professional stresses were giving me insomnia and constant headaches. It took me a few weeks to really see the payoff of meditation, but after a while I began to feel less stress. At first, I was impatient to get results. "OK, OK, I'm breathing, dammit," I'd think.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

5 Steps to Meal Planning Success There is no denying that there is a strong tie between your health and your productivity or ability to focus and get things done.    As I have shared my health journey in the past few years, many have written me to express frustration with their ability to manage their time and eating right. 

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2021

As satisfying as this moment is, it can also be a stressful one too. You’ll miss out on quality candidates if your recruitment workflow processes are slow and lengthy Move fast and make an offer over the phone first. After tons of interviews, you finally find the right person to be part of your squad.

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On The Job

JULY 13, 2010

So, we put our shoulders to the wheel, getting more stressed and less productive every day. And, even those who do manage to pack the bags and head for some time away often lug with them their computer, Blackberry, phone and files. But studies have also shown that vacations can reduce stress that often leads to health problems.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes. Since we both have gmail calendars it automatically adds to the hubby phone/calendar.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  How about for improved health?    The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    Having a workout and healthy eating plan can also reduce your stress.  To your success!   Or, follow us on Twitter ! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

If your checked is not greater than your unchecked, fix it tomorrow and see stress diminish. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Check off everything that is leading you towards your goals.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Even if we can use this word with our spouse and children, we still have a hard time saying it to other people. It’s important to learn how and when to say no.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health Your physical and mental well being are crutial to your success.    You are important and your health is too.    You are important and your health is too.  The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts How Do You De-Stress?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy. Comments Trackbacks Weekly Cheat Sheet! |

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.  "  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone. 

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point.  Develop a process and strategy for how you will schedule your week, day, hour and you will have less stress worrying about getting things done. 

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