Stress

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This is why you aren't achieving success despite working super hard Praveen Tipirneni

Oftentimes, we find ourselves hitting a brick wall. We ask ourselves “Why do I work so hard but yet I don’t achieve success?” Subsequently, we narrow our focus so intensely to achieve that goal till we eventually blind out all other opportunities and happenings that pass us by. Read More

After-work anxiety: Why we get stressed when we get home Ladders Contributor

Sometimes work is so busy that we don’t realize how stressed we are until we get home. Here’s what to know so you can do something about it. Read More

This is the time of year when you will be the most stressed at work Meredith Lepore

Unless you live in a year round warm climate, winter is pretty rough for most of us However, a new surprising study finds that it is actually a different season that actually makes us more stressed. Read More

The 5 most stressful moments you might face in your career Lindsay Tigar

Career experts detail the most stressful moments you might encounter throughout your trajectory, and tips on how to deal. Read More

This study says your anxiety can make you better at your job Meredith Lepore

A new study may help anyone with high-functioning anxiety feel a little better as researchers from the University of Toronto found that anxiety (in small doses) can help you to be more productive at work. It can help workers focus better and stay motivated. In other words, a small amount of anxiety can keep you on your toes and working hard. Read More

Study: Taking a 5-day Facebook vacation reduces stress levels Jim DelCioppo

A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology concludes that a short-term hiatus from Facebook can help combat stress. Read More

3 big things I learned from a new stress management course on LinkedIn | Ladders Jane Burnett

A new, online stress management course taught by an integrative neuroscientist and executive director of The American Institute of Stress on LinkedIn Learning taught me that stress isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, there are ways to use it to your advantage. Read More

6 tips for staying calm the next time you fly in the wake of the Southwest Airlines flight | Ladders Meredith Lepore

The recent news of the Southwest Airlines flight that was forced to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia on Tuesday may make even the calmest flier a bit anxious for their next flight. However, not flying isn’t really a choice for many of us. In 2016, U.S. travelers took 458.9 million domestic business trips and this is expected to reach 478.2 million by 2020. But there are certain things you can do to calm your nerves (even if it is only slightly) that you may want to keep in mind for your next trip. Read More

This is how much the happiest workers in America make Jane Burnett

Recent LinkedIn Learning research shed light on people in the yearly income bracket who like their jobs the most. Surprisingly, 81% members of the $51,000-$75,000 pool said they have “job satisfaction,” the most of any category. But this wasn’t even the highest amount of income surveyed. Read More

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