Recording our thoughts in real time helps us flesh out ideas, become better storytellers, be more productive, and calm our minds.
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Journaling, often called expressive writing, allows me to take the weight off of my shoulders and place it elsewhere. My journals serve as my truth. During shifting times, my journals have always come through to help me find a way to make sense of the beautiful, messy experience we call life.
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No matter how much stress entrepreneurship has caused me, the difficult days are balanced out because I love doing what I do. I wake up looking forward to getting to work, and don't mind working even longer hours to give my company a fighting chance of survival.
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Stress hormones are handy for getting us out of trouble in the short term, but if they outstay their welcome they can become a problem.
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You might not know it yet, but everyone has their own journaling style - and the best way of discovering yours is simply giving in to spontaneity and having a go!
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Whatever you're struggling with, large or small, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an extremely useful tool for managing negative thoughts and feelings.
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With audio journaling, sometimes the hardest thing is just to start. What do you say? How do you say it? If you’re unsure, focusing on what you are grateful for is a fun way to begin.
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We’ve all sat around after a big family meal, slowly drifting off into a food coma. But when that level of discomfort becomes your normal, it quickly becomes less funny.
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Physical exercise holds a wide range of benefits for your mind, but do you know why?
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Did you know that there are four different stages of sleep, during which your brain goes through various patterns of activity, and that experiencing each of these stages is vital to the restoration of your body and mind?
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7 days. 7 quick exercises to help you relax, reduce stress, boost your mood, and sleep better!
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Once the domain of gawky teens and absinthe sipping members of the literati, journal writing has gone mainstream in recent years, but it can be better - step forward audio journaling.
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In life, 97% of the things we worry about never actually take place and, during a crisis like this one (COVID-19), worrying is part of our human nature. But, there are some brain hacks that will help you keep your cool and protect your mental health.
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Six months ago, I met with two fellow entrepreneurs after they closed their first round of funding. I congratulated them and their response was that they were worried because they didn’t have any energy left to execute, lead and inspire. Despite appearing strong, confident, and excited across social media platforms, the reality was different and concerning.
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Just because you don’t have a long history of depression, anxiety or another mental health illness, it doesn’t mean you are immune to mental health issues. Prolonged periods of stress, lack of prioritization in life, an/or being part of a poorly designed work environment can rapidly lead to energy depletion and burnout.
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According to Gallup, 7 in 10 millennials suffer some level of burnout. Also, the annual cost in lost productivity from employees “checking out of their jobs” is estimated at $550B. You can become a burnout vigilante by detecting your early signs of burnout, or amongst your friends, family members, and employees.
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When I left for college and proactively chose to live on-campus in a “Wellness Living & Learning Community” I thought I was guaranteeing myself a healthy college experience. My best intentions however could not save me from the overwhelming stressors of college life.
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When launching a business, everything is a priority. Do you focus on fundraising, acquiring new clients, or improving your product? The “everything is a priority” syndrome doesn’t go away as our startups scale. Naturally, our friendships, family and, most importantly, self-care are immediately deprioritized or even forgotten. As a founder of a wellness coaching platform fighting burnout, self-care made it to my top 5 daily goals.
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Over 40% of active workers report they suffer from stress and tiredness. This problem is even worse for fast-growing tech companies. A survey carried out by the app Blind to over 11K employees in the tech scene revealed that almost 60% are suffering from burn-out. The answer? Investments in effective wellness programs. You can start by sponsoring personal wellbeing sessions for your employees and achieve a 6X ROI.
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