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sleep deprivation

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Sleep deprivation is a KILLER. It increases our cortisol levels, heightening stress and anxiety. It impairs memory and concentration. And it also makes it harder to shift focus from repetitive negative thoughts or rumination. This creates a vicious “sleep-stress cycle,” where stress and overthinking disrupt sleep, and poor sleep leads to more stress. Here are […]

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overwhelmed by tech

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With the wide availability of technology productivity tools, one might think workplace time management would be at its peak. Project management software organizes and prioritizes tasks for teams, automation tools streamline repetitive work, and productivity apps make scheduling and note-taking a breeze. Yet despite all this, employees—from entry-level to executives—are finding it harder than ever […]

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smartphone

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Let’s face it. Smart phones are an AMAZING invention, offering “connection” at the press of a button and instant access to information that we love to read or watch. What’s wrong with that? A decade ago, I would have thought just this. Ten years later, as I watch people walk through the streets with their […]

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When presenting my Building Blocks of Resilience keynote, I always share the findings of a famous Harvard study that proved that relationships are the single largest predictor of health and happiness in our lives. Making trusted connections in and out of work, play a big role in how well we feel supported. This translates to […]

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working from home

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Don’t get me wrong, summer IS a joyful time of year for me. With it comes slower mornings (with no school time alarms), less extra-curricular afternoon craziness, and lots of travel with the six of us together. All wonderful things. But with these great things comes several OVERWHELMING feelings… of being behind, unproductive, and most […]

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Election Season

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In a poll by the American Psychiatric Association, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents said they were feeling anxious about the election. YEP. Three out of four. Let’s be honest… we could do without any more stressors this summer. Take one scoop of financial worry, add another of health concern, top with some child or eldercare, […]

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