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The Benefits of Stress

The Benefits of Stress

Imagine that you’re about to take an important exam. The results of this exam will shape your future, so you’re understandably nervous! How should you deal with these feelings? A.  Try to calm down. B.  Go ahead and be nervous – and tell yourself that it will help you do better on your exam. Most(…)

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How to Stop Overthinking Things at Work

How to Stop Overthinking Things at Work

There’s nothing more draining than constantly overthinking things at work. What is overthinking? It’s when you think about something too much. It’s when you question yourself (and doubt yourself) about every step you make. It’s when you worry about every detail, and find yourself unable to make basic decisions. Overthinking things causes so much stress.(…)

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Coping With a Competitive Coworker

Coping With a Competitive Coworker

Competitive coworkers can be a challenge to work with. They’re desperate to get ahead. They’ll take any opportunity to promote themselves, and even take credit for things they didn’t necessarily do. They won’t mention other team members’ contributions. And they may even discredit other people’s work in an effort to make themselves look better. Do(…)

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