WORK LIFE Get enough sleep:Poor sleep can affect your mood, judgement and memory. This can harm your ability to cope with stress. Look at the bright side:Each day, write down something you are thankful for. Take note of things that make you smile. Get moving:Exercise is a well-known way to reduce stress and improve mood. […]
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FINANCIAL HEALTH An emergency fund is a great way to save yourself from financial disaster. It gives you peace of mind when unexpected expenses come up. And, it may help keep you out of debt when you need extra money for an emergency. People who don’t have emergency funds may have to turn to high-interest
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WORK LIFE Do you know someone at work who loves to gossip? Perhaps they always have some “juicy” information about another person. If you’re just listening, and not talking, then no harm done, right? Not necessarily. According to the National Ethics Association, workplace gossip can damage employee relationships, decrease morale at work and even harm
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WORK LIFE Many people take a leave of absence from work at some point. It could be for a life event, such as maternity or paternity leave, or because of an illness. A leave of absence is usually an extended period of time off that goes beyond vacation or other type of leave. No matter
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MEDICAL NEWS There are lots of things you can do to keep your body healthy. Eat nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables, get exercise, and see your doctor as needed for checkups. But the American Cancer Society says there’s something else we need to do: don’t sit so much. A large study showed that women
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WELL-BEING Uncle Sam may actually owe you money. How? If the government owes you money, and you do not collect it, it becomes unclaimed money. This can happen because of bank or credit union closures, investment funds, pensions, tax refunds, or savings bonds, among others. But before you assume that there has to be unclaimed
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Do you want to take control of your financial life? It’s up to you to understand your own money, says investment advisor Paul Taylor, a member of the National Ethics Bureau. Taylor offers the following suggestions: For your cash flow, keep in mind the four A’s: Accounting, Analysis, Allocation, and Adjustment. The four
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WORK LIFE In an edition of Psychology Today, Steve Albrecht, doctor of business administration, encourages employees to find out about the many services available from their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reach out for help if needed. Dr. Albrecht has written or co-written 15 books, including Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace, and Fear
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Many people assume that healthy food, such as fresh fruit, costs more than processed and less nutritious foods like crackers and cookies. Although the best foods aren’t always the cheapest, healthy foods are worth the money spent. A healthy diet can help you feel better physically and mentally, which could mean fewer doctor
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WELL-BEING Just like the average coach airplane seat is uncomfortable for most people, office chairs and desks may not fit you either. Arrange your laptop, computer, and tablet so they fit you, urges Dr. Erik Peper, professor at San Francisco State University’s Institute for Holistic Health Studies. Don’t let an incorrectly adjusted chair or table
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