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Uncommon James CEO Kristin Cavallari Reveals the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Her Journey Into Entrepreneurship

Success

Achieving harmony within one’s personal and professional life can often seem like an elusive goal. KC: I launched Uncommon James out of a room in my house in April 2017. It was stressful to keep up with for a couple of years, but now we’re in a great place and I’m thankful that we’ve gotten over the startup hump.

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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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There’s a Reason Your Free Time Is So Draining

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And yet, when her free Saturday actually does roll around, where does she end up? According to the study, the perception of leisure as wasteful not only decreased enjoyment of the activity, but “[was] also associated with poorer mental health outcomes, including lower reported happiness, and greater reported depression, anxiety and stress.”

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4 Stress-Free Networking Opportunities for Women

Office Dynamics

Few things in life are as stressful as making a career change. Whether you’re jumping into new territory because you’ve recently lost a job or because you simply want to shake up your 2017, putting yourself out there in an industry where you may not have as many connections can feel lonely and scary. to have a little fun.

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The Secret to a Healthy Relationship Isn’t a Secret at All

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If someone says, “I am so nervous about this pitch and presentation,” for example, you might reflect back, “You’re stressed about all of the work you have going on right now.” I’m scared to get up in front of the crowd.”). Instead of bringing up your own feelings right away, hear your partner out. Save your own response.

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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. Getting to know ourselves better through this simple process opens up so many different avenues.”

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5 Ways to Put Mindfulness to Work in Your Life

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Studies have shown mindfulness practices and interventions to be useful in reducing stress and anxiety symptoms —an effect potentially comparable to that of established treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. We make up stories and ‘spin’ about them.”. So ultimately, we’re more likely to achieve more of our goals.”.

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