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MAY 31, 2010

We also pride ourselves on answering our emails, returning our phone calls and giving daily support via our member forum. And by being a BBB member, should we ever fall short on any of these responsibilities, there is a trusted third-party organization with which to air those complaints.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Email clutter and over-accessibility (from email apps on smartphones) contribute to worker burnout and stress. . Strategies to reduce this stress can include deleting email apps from smartphones, managing inbox size, and unsubscribing from outside email sources. . No escape from email stress . Deleting work-related apps .

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MARCH 9, 2010

Thankfully Sydni Craig-Hart, founder of EAtoVA.com —a VA coaching service—, was more than willing to get on the phone with us and answer our questions. Ethan on Some BIG News To Share Iris on Some BIG News To Share Debbie on Some BIG News To Share Business Managament Basics on So you wanna be a Virtual Assistant (VA)?

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AUGUST 14, 2021

We hadn’t used phones or computers, listened to music, read books, or written. Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. Sometimes I even like my phone. When it got stressful, I’d pick it up again. The bell rang. Noble silence ended. We hadn’t even looked at each other in the eye. Hence my tears.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Using your phone, tablet or computer in bed. Most of our favorite evening devices—laptops, tablets and mobile phones—emit short-wavelength blue light brightly and right in your face. Checking your phone during a conversation. Nothing turns people off like a mid-conversation text message or even a quick glance at your phone.

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JUNE 15, 2014

10 tips for stress free annual leave - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires. Although I do travel quite a bit, for work and for pleasure, I always find the build up to my trip quite stressful. Although I do travel quite a bit, for work and for pleasure, I always find the build up to my trip quite stressful.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

Plus, “ researchers found that using phones to capture experiences for future memories actually worsens memories of those experiences in the moment,” she says. Employees who unplug on vacation experience less stress, higher engagement and greater productivity on the job compared to those who can’t cut the cord,” she says.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Mental health Turn off unnecessary notifications Research shows that mobile notifications significantly affect stress levels , cognitive control and attention spans, especially in children. If you don’t constantly hear an alert or see a notification pop up, you’re less likely to reach for your phone and become distracted in the first place.

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MARCH 9, 2010

And then this too: Later, the phone rang. Hicks, a vice president overseeing marketing and customer operations, explained the need to manage people in different ways, not to intimidate them, and to make them feel comfortable by listening carefully. Mr. Allaire [Xerox’s President] wanted to see her in his office.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Put down your phone. This stress hormone can prevent you from falling asleep. Try putting your phone to bed at least one hour before your bedtime. Is your alarm on your phone? Once your phone is in your hand, there is a temptation to check social media or email.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The release went on to explain that in the past 10 years, parents have reported higher levels of stress than other adults—33% of parents reported higher stress levels compared to the 20% of remaining adults. How does parenting stress impact potential parents? The “parent club” seems like the least inviting place to be right now.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Initially, I tried to cut back my phone usage drastically, but I found myself constantly reaching out for it as a habit. While Jain found it didn’t completely eliminate his phone use, it significantly reduced it and provided a much-needed mental break. I struggled with excessive screen time.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Being monitored lowers your sense of perceived autonomy, which can increase stress and anxiety. The psychological toll alone dictates whether workers can just accept having bossware installed.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

One thing we’d all like to leave behind this year is the prevalence of stress. According to a recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) poll , 31% of Americans anticipated being more stressed in the 2022 holiday season than they were the year before. Experiencing a degree of stress can keep you motivated and alert.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

More than a decade of research has found that meditation reduces anxiety and stress , and the results can be life-changing. First, remove yourself from the stressful situation to whatever extent is possible. Guy Joseph Ale, the founding president of Lifespan Seminar, provides a simple breathing exercise to help you manage stress.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 21, 2024

A new poll conducted by telephone answering provider, Face For Business , suggests that four in 10 employees have experienced an increase in feelings of ‘phone anxiety’ as a result of remote work. The post Remote work leads to more people suffering from ‘phone anxiety’ appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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MAY 3, 2023

You certainly don’t want to come back to a bursting inbox and stressful scenarios that completely wipe out the relaxation and peace of mind you just achieved, but taking a step back from work is important for your health and well-being. A location that’s too remote may not work if Wi-Fi and phone service are not up to par.

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MAY 29, 2024

Procrastination can lead to missing important networking events, emails, phone calls, a new project assignment, and also missing important project deadlines — which can mean you won’t get another shot at an important project. Doing so could take away some of the added stress and make a difference between success and failure at work.

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MARCH 14, 2023

For a short, low-stress workout, try 7 Minute Workout , a popular workout app with more than 3 million downloads. Yoga has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety , improve quality of life and increase people’s positive perceptions of their body. Put down your phone. Take a guilt-free nap. Have a giggle fest.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Maybe you end up giving too much time to your personal life, causing your job to suffer, or maybe you spend so much time focused on work that you miss opportunities to connect with family and friends , work on hobbies or simply de-stress. Take advantage of your phone. That passion and purpose will properly blend work and life.

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MAY 19, 2023

Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. The Videographer Tool: phone or video camera Method: Create a video diary to talk through a problem or share your thoughts on the day. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives.

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MARCH 17, 2022

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. I don’t check my phone before “challenge” naps, but maybe the damage is already done. Armed with the basics, I decided to nap at 2 p.m.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

Why it was a wise choice: Storing my files in the cloud rather than on a physical hard drive or flash drive makes it easy to access them from my desktop, laptop, iPad, and phone. 2 A Business Phone. Why it was a wise choice: When I first started my out, I just used my cell phone as my business phone too.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

experienced stress at work. Creative activities offer a rainbow of benefits, such as stress reduction, resilience and immunity and cognitive function boosts. Creativity helps you reframe your thoughts and feelings by lowering the stress hormone cortisol and increasing the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

And with burnout and stress seeming to increase more and more the last few years, across all professions, it’s important to recognize that needing a break to rest and recharge isn’t a sign of weakness or inefficiency. Stress can negatively impact you , and it can be hard to escape completely, especially in your everyday life.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

For example, a common tip people cling to is, “Put your phone down most of the day, even while having dinner and right before bed.” Most likely, you’ll feel grateful that a big, stressful project is in your rearview. It was a phone call from mom that derailed the day. A smartphone, no matter how addictive, equals opportunity.

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APRIL 20, 2022

At some point in our careers, we’ve all felt how quickly negativity or stress spreads in a meeting. Every time we highlighted a problem, such as an impending foreclosure or rising financial stress in a marriage, we paired it with advice for how to deal with that challenge. We got the greatest viewer response of the year.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If you feel you are on the verge of stressing too much because of your job or even home life, take a step back. If you can’t take a few days off, even just one day, in a relaxing environment with no computers, faxes, e-mails, phone calls or any thoughts of work, can help renew you. You might be burning out. Set realistic objectives.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

New research from the University of Nottingham discovered FOMO in the digital workspace can increase anxiety and stress, posing a risk to mental health. The upside is those who practiced mindfulness were less vulnerable to stress, overload and burnout, according to the research linked in the study.

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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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JANUARY 6, 2022

The stress of keeping up with due dates adds up. Many companies offer savings when you automate your bills , such as on a consistent monthly phone or internet rate. Well-built, multipurpose furniture and items in your home will simplify your space , open up a room and decrease stress. Automate your bills.

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MARCH 29, 2023

What extra pressure or stress was the person experiencing at the time they offended you? It might be a smile, a handshake, a returned phone call or simply more tolerance the next time you are with them. Enright suggests asking yourself a few questions: What was life like for this person while growing up?

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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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JUNE 10, 2022

The American Psychological Association recently revealed that nearly 60% of employees are experiencing negative impacts of work-related stress. Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association found that nearly 60% of employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress. Why is this important?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The first thing that helped me get up faster was by not having my main sources of entertainment around me in the bedroom: phone not next to the bed, laptop not in the same room as the bed. It was incredibly easy to hit the snooze button when my phone was within arm’s reach. The bedroom is for sleeping. Run into another room.

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JUNE 3, 2022

that biophilia can lower stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance a person’s mood and creativity. . Biophilia can lower stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance a person’s mood and creativity. The incorporation of plants throughout the workspace has shown to decrease stress and increase productivity.

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APRIL 14, 2024

This can make traveling for business or pleasure especially stressful. If you wear outfits with lots of deep pockets, then it’s easy to keep your keys, phone and other documents on you instead of leaving them in the airport waiting area. Sometimes removing herself from a chaotic place by going to the restroom is also calming.

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