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Food Combining

This with That – The Art of Food Combining for Enhanced Energy and Productivity

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Peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, tomato and basil, sushi and soy sauce …. Consciously or unconsciously, we all prefer certain food combinations. This is because some foods taste or make us feel better together. Think about all your favorite snacks, meals, deserts, spices, and drinks! Food combining principles for health benefits originated in …

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End the Cycle of Burnout Through Empathy Statements

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The Power of Empathy Statements

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In the previous article, we talked about the power of feedback and how it can position us for success. Feedback can easily turn into destructive criticism if it’s not done properly. If you’re you working in an environment where people are exposed to endless criticism with no touch of empathy, you appreciate the importance of feedback …

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The Importance of Taking Vacations for Businesses

Taking Vacations Can be Good for Business – Here Are 7 Reasons Why

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Each year more than 50% of the working population give up paid time off. Considering that over 50% of managers feel burned out, it is clear what not taking time off is costing us.  It doesn’t matter what your profession, experience, expertise, or position is. Taking vacation is simply a tool to help you reach the level …

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A Nutrition Guide to Anxiety

A Nutrition Guide to Anxiety for Busy Professionals

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Anxiety affects millions of people. Globally, 4% of the population is currently struggling with some sort of an anxiety disorder.  Symptoms of anxiety can range from having difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sweating to having trouble sleeping. Anxiety can rob you of simple pleasures in life. Oftentimes, what we feel as anxiety is related to our …

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Gemba Walk and Workplace Stress Reduction

Observing the Work Process – The Gemba Walk and Its Impact on Workplace Stress

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Gemba walk is derived from the Japanese word “Gemba” or “Gembutsu” which translates to “the real place”. It is about taking the time to watch the process of how things are getting done at the workplace. It involves taking a tour of the actual workspace, talking to those who are in charge of the job …

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Emotional Resilience and Burnout Prevention

How to Develop the 7 Characteristics of an Emotionally Resilient Leader to Prevent Burnout

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When you’re stressed out, your thoughts race at breakneck speed. You feel thrown off balance. And as you imagine extreme negative consequences for every scenario in your mind, you try to come up with quick solutions. As your brain start to get filled up with those negative thoughts, fear sweeps down your belly and chest, …

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Working Parents and Burnout

Rewarding Parents for Their High Productivity – 5 Things Working Parents Want from Their Employers

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A study from the Federal Reserves Bank of St. Louis looked at the productivity of 10,000 “highly skilled” economists measured in terms of the research they published over the course of their careers. Over the course of 30 years, mothers outperformed women without children at almost every stage of the game. More evidence is coming out suggesting that …

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Deal with Workplace Flipflops

Strategies to Deal with Flip-Flopping Behavior in the Workplace: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Flip-Flop

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It must be completed by this Friday! No Extensions! Not even a single day! Replied the Project manager as he adjusted his thick glasses on his nose. He looks frightened, confused, and extremely upset, constantly pulling on his left ear. She peeks at him and the sight of a near panic attack makes her regret …

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Overcome Perfectionism at Work

Your Guide to Overcome Burn-Out-Provoking Perfectionism At Work

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Our performance keeps getting evaluated, criticized, corrected, and rewarded: at home and at work. We keep striving to achieve specific standards and expectations. Many workplaces expect the employees to improve their performance. Performance improvement sometimes means accomplishing more in less time. In sales, performance improvement means breaking the previous year’s numbers.  When we’re hurting and …

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Microplastics in the Office

4 Surprising Places Microplastics Are Hiding in the Office

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Plastic has become an inseparable part of our everyday living. It’s hard not to use plastic; it’s essentially everywhere. From food containers and appliances, to furniture and our clothes. Plastic can leach from our environment to enter our bodies in the form of microplastics and often contains chemical compounds that can be harmful to our …

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A Quick Guide to How Much Sleep You Need

A Quick Guide to Understanding Your Sleep Needs

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On the topic of self-care, you’ve probably heard a lot of advice telling you to rest your body. Rest – including sleep and relaxation is vitally important to our well-being. In fact, sleep is a more effective form of self-care than a two-hundred-dollar massage as optimized sleep is linked to many health benefits.   Our unique individualism makes …

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Open-Eyed Meditation

Open-Eyed Meditation – An Easy Mindfulness Technique for Busy Individuals

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Meditation is a practical approach to mindfulness and peace. It deals with a person’s physical and mental energy, working beyond the sensory perception. Through meditation, we are able to eliminate the conflict between the conscious and subconscious mind toward balanced functioning of our entire being. For some people, meditation can be very challenging. It’s completely …

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Birdsong for a Stress-Free Workday

The Sound of Birdsong May Be the Easy Relaxation Technique You Need on a Stressful Workday

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Maybe you’ve tinkered around with the latest empowerment tools and health advice: Exercise more, eat leafy greens, take supplements, drink more water, take a cold shower. While these tips and tricks help in combination with relaxation and rest, on their own, they cannot be effective solutions. Rather, they are just temporary stopgaps helping the physical …

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The Anatomy of Anxiety

The Anatomy of Anxiety – Understanding and Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response

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The book “The Anatomy of Anxiety” by Ellen Vora offers a deep look into understanding anxiety and its symptoms. The clarity that ensues from a well-structured awareness helps cope with anxiety, as one of the world’s most common mental disorders.   How Much Should We Be Concerned About a Diagnosis? The book suggests that symptoms of anxiety can be …

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Impact of Technology on Employees' Wellbeing

Exposure to Technology Does Not Always Have a Negative Impact on Employee Wellbeing

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The adoption of new technology and AI is happening quickly around the globe. New research sheds light on the impact of exposure to technology: The survey included 6000 people and resulted in the following key findings: Significant variation in employees’ quality of life correlated to increased levels of exposure to different workplace technologies, e.g. more established …

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Financial Success for a Happy Life

Achieve Financial Success for a Happy Life with These 7 Tips

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Does your list of goals and aspirations include items like “better finances” or “financial freedom”? For many of us, hearing words like “finances” and “money” cause stress and anxiety. We’d feel so overwhelmed that we end up ignoring any money-related thoughts or topics altogether. It is obvious that money alone doesn’t solve all our problems. …

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Workplace Flexibility

Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

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New research suggests that increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease. The study confirmed that In workplaces that implemented interventions designed to reduce conflict between employees’ work and their personal/family lives, employees at higher baseline cardiometabolic risk, particularly older employees, experienced a reduction in their risk for cardiovascular disease equivalent to between five …

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Magic of Music in Managing Anxiety

6 Tips to Use the Magic of Music in Managing Anxiety for Better Work Performance

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In ancient Greece, Plato wrote that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”  Music is an ancient and powerful universal language. Hunters imitated the sound of animals from prehistoric times. Troops were rallied to battles to the beats of drums. Music is also …

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The Power of an Afternoon Nap

Leading a Corporate Cultural Change toward Power Napping

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A nap is typically intended to enhance or complement a nighttime sleep, but it is often overlooked as an effective tool to get more rest.  Scientists have found that people who nap have better word recall – a sign of good memory.  Another study found that as little as eight minutes of sleep during the day was enough to significantly …

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Employee Expectations

What Do People Expect from Their Work?

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In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, the relationship between employees and employers has evolved significantly. Today, it’s not just about salaries and benefits; employees seek more from their employers to feel valued, motivated, and engaged. Understanding what employees truly want can empower organizations to create fulfilling work environments that promote loyalty, productivity, and growth. Stability seems …

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Tips to Simplify Your Life

The Gift of Simplicity for a Cluttered, Stressful Lifestyle

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How much clutter do you keep in your physical and mental space? Take a minute to look around you, your home, or your office. It is likely filled with furniture, decorative items, tools, electronics, you name it. Your mind is at least equally cluttered with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and worries. Simply put, if you feel …

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The Seat of The Soul

Book Summary – The Seat of The Soul – A Deep Look Into The Intangible Aspects of Existence

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The book “The Seat of The Soul” written by Gary Zukav is a spiritual book highlighted by many thought leaders like Oprah Winfrey as one of the best guides on finding purpose and building a life that is fulfilled by courage. Zukav introduces certain principles as guidelines for people who would like to open up their lives …

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Indoor Air Quality

A Breath of Fresh Air for Person-Centered Care and Empowerment

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The car’s windows are rolled down. You’re sitting beside an enthusiastic smoker with a lit cigarette pinched between his fingers. You might say something like:     “(cough, cough) Excuse me, may I make a request? I don’t like being around cigarette smoke. Would you be willing to pull over and smoke somewhere else. I’ll …

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Ayurvedic Healing

Exploring Ayurvedic Ancient Healing and Its Scientific Foundation

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Originated in India over five thousand years ago, Ayurveda was the mainstream medical system until the introduction of allopathy and homeopathy at the end of the eighteenth century. The practice of Ayurveda was so common that a resident Ayurvedic physician was appointed to the palace to maintain the health of the royal family. Much of …

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Sleep Better Strategies

7 Sleep Remedies and Strategies That Are Science-Backed and Grandma Approved

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Sleep issues have become increasingly common. 30% of adults worldwide suffer from insomnia symptoms. Sleep apnea affects roughly 20% of the population, 85% of whom don’t even know they have it.     It’s easy to compromise sleep to deal with the challenges of work and family responsibilities. Owing to technology, we have 24/7 access to work, …

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Fear Fallacy

How Does Fear Fallacy Get in the Way of Self-Care and What To Do To Avoid It

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We, like other animals, get physical and mental symptoms when we experience fear. These bodily reactions range from getting goosebumps to anxiety, sweaty palms, faster heart rate or butterflies in the stomach. The stress hormone, commonly known as adrenaline is responsible for reactions to emotional triggers. Unlike animals, the “adrenaline rush” caused by fear fallacy …

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Selfcare Basics – Reaching Your Highest Potential to Transform Your Life

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It’s interesting how self-care is interpreted in so many different ways. You might think of indulgences like spa days, a bubble bath, pedicures and prosecco, or anything pumpkin spice related as self-care. Some definitions may resonate most with you, but all of them share a general theme: to actualize one’s highest self. Even if we set out with a sincere …

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