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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Genuine efforts to support employees include fostering real work-life balance and leading by example, having open conversations about mental and physical health, and adopting self-care programs. Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index shows that 53% of workers are more likely to prioritize their mental health over work.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

For me, seasonal overwhelm is a combination of my granddaughter’s soccer practices and games, seasonal activities like apple picking and pumpkin carving parties, increased client projects, and trying to plan for the fast-approaching holiday season. Plus, the end of the fiscal year coincides with the holiday season.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent pilot program conducted in Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, it was found that a four-day work week significantly improved the health and mental well-being of employees. As reported by Reuters , the city scheduled local holidays on four consecutive Mondays between April 10 and May 7, affecting 360,000 workers.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mailing holiday cards is a popular tradition. But amid a busy season, the activity can create more stress than joy. At minimum, there’s the business of purchasing, signing, addressing and mailing our greetings before the holidays arrive. But, the question remains: Is it OK to stop sending Christmas cards?

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APRIL 17, 2023

Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. A financially content, non-stressed employee stays at their employer longer,” he says. “We Employees are more productive at work.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. A recent McKinsey Health Institute survey found that, “On average, a quarter of employees [from the 15 countries surveyed] report experiencing burnout symptoms.” We’ve learned to get back up after a setback, keep pressing forward , put in the time, do the work and carry on.

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APRIL 5, 2023

We typically praise the person who is last to leave the office and works during weekends and holidays. Stress causes mental blocks that hamper creativity. Stress also can cause physical ailments. Overeating , which is a response to stress , is another strain on the body caused by overworking.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. They are in abundance as developers jump on the corporate wellness train: there are mental health apps with therapists in your pocket. There are gym memberships and bonuses for working out.

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Allwork

AUGUST 10, 2022

Work-life flexibility minimizes stress and maximizes advantages because it helps you win the game of tug-of-war (or avoid it altogether) and opens doors.” . In theory, improving workers’ health is meant to improve productivity and cut costs for organizations. Prioritize your health/wellness while you work .

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MAY 22, 2022

When that’s the standard, is it any wonder that employers can tempt potential employees with limitless holiday time? Burnout is a known contributor to low profitability , but it’s important to acknowledge that unlimited paid time off will not address employee stress, burnout and disengagement on its own.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday. Don’t go it alone.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Too often, the day-to-day stresses of life can wear on us. In addition, research suggests gratitude journaling can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and even benefit heart health. How does your favorite holiday make you feel?

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Businesses like Goldman Sachs and We Are Rosie are looking into opportunities to ensure employees use their time off — in an effort to help improve productivity and reduce stress. Studies have shown that taking time off can improve employee productivity and help with mental health, according to Psychreg.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Holiday feasts followed incongruously by healthy eating tips, after which we will be inundated with advice as to which diet will help you shed the weight you put on over the holidays. What if—hear me out here—you just said, “Screw it, I’m going to eat what I want this holiday season?” Here they come.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Ask for help.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The movement spread, gaining popularity among those wishing to take a break after a few months of holiday parties and indulgences. Dry January continues to be a pursuit to reset your body from booze, maybe focusing on activities that avoid it entirely, leading to potentially improved mental health as well as physical,” Leavitt says.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. Thanks for visiting!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Consider making your goals more about house chores and hobbies rather than work, like doing laundry, reading that article you bookmarked a month ago and shopping for upcoming birthdays and holidays. This stress hormone can prevent you from falling asleep. Put down your phone.

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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. A 2018 study published in the Nature of Science and Sleep Journal found that high sleep latency (increasing minutes) indicates poor sleep health. That’s not surprising. Probably not.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras. It’s time to have the talk and not feel bad about it.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 30, 2023

The report also claims that high levels of stress characterize the modern workplace, and businesses which proactively address employees’ concerns around stress and invest in their wellbeing benefit from reduced churn and turnover. The report claims that these findings suggest that the so-called Great Resignation may be far from over.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Whether you work in a “no margin for error” profession like health care or spend your days leading a large organization, being compassionate and kind to yourself when you fail is actually the most efficient way to succeed. So, understanding how the Enneagram affects our perspective allows us to offer compassion to others.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 12, 2023

Lead author Dr Alex Wood, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Future of Work at the University of Bristol Business School, said: “The findings highlight that working in the UK gig economy often entails low pay, anxiety, and stress.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Some stores have already brought out the holiday decorations and Christmas music. 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? We’ve made a list, and checked it twice.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Depending on the age of the person, common mentions include "good health," "all-day football" and "the pecan pie in the kitchen." Personally, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it's about being, well, thankful. (No, We spend a lot of time griping and stressing about customers, colleagues and the boss. Every bit of it?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 27, 2010

By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season. If the idea of spending December enjoying the holiday appeals to you. List, gifts, decor and food—you’ll be ready for Christmas with time to spare.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. Christmas is generally associated with love, joy and goodwill toward men.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Stress can make us nervous, irritable and angry; it gives us headaches, saps us of energy and keeps us up at night. The holidays are supposed to be joyful, not aggravating. Try these 10 natural ways to zap stress: Wash Your Face. You can find health snack ideas at realsimple.com. Photo by Helga''s Lobster Stew via Flickr.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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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. I often anticipate things I know will make me happy (weddings, big trips, holidays with family) instead of learning to find joy in the small, everyday moments that comprise my life.

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MAY 4, 2022

An increase in productivity levels of one-quarter (25 percent) as well improvements in employees’ health, led to a permanent arrangement. The results show that short-term absence reduced by almost 40 percent, with 87 percent of employees reporting improvement in their mental health and a reduction in workplace stress.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 10, 2019

Not only does this type of behavior make it hard to branch out and grow your business, it’s stressful, and puts you in danger of being considered an employee and not an independent contractor by the IRS. Do you feel you can take vacations, observe holidays and rearrange your work hours if you need to?

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2010

It’s been a hectic time at our office and with the recent holiday and conferences taking us offsite – it has been a challenge staying focused. It can be anything from lack of enthusiasm about our job to doing repetitive work, not being challenged, too many personal problems, health issues, changing jobs, feeling overwhelmed by work, and more.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. But you can put a plan in place that will reduce your boss’ stress and, therefore, your own. Your boss will see you are saving her time and see you as a stress-reducer. Your calm demeanor will lower everyone’s stress level.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Air220 air purifier For city dwellers, air pollution can pose a significant risk to health, and unfortunately, the air is something largely out of our personal control.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 16, 2010

Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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