“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~Jon Kabat-Zinn We often hear about storms as powerful forces of nature, but for many of us, the most intense storms are the silent ones—those we battle internally. For me, this storm took the shape of bullying. While I appeared to handle the daily […]
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Stress and sleep share a tricky dynamic. Quality sleep is crucial for managing stress, yet intense stress can hinder sleep. It’s a relentless cycle that many fall into, especially in today’s hustle culture where work-related stress is nearly inescapable. Work-related stress, according to the effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model, often happens when there’s a discord between
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In a world where business success depends not only on financial performance but on the health and happiness of its workforce, human sustainability has emerged as a key priority. The term refers to creating an environment where employees can thrive, both personally and professionally, without burning out or feeling undervalued. With increasing recognition of the
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Kira Dixon grew up in the Miss Congeniality era, when young girls of her age dreamed of glittering crowns and pageant gowns. After fulfilling her childhood dream by winning Miss America 2015, she set out to carve a new path, transitioning from pageant queen to a prominent figure in golf journalism. Her story serves as
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“Undeniable”—that’s the message Erica Anderson Rooney has been known to carry on her wrist. It takes the form of a handmade friendship bracelet inspired by her daughter and the bracelet-making trend that Taylor Swift fans have ignited. Both the bracelet and the one-word mantra are emblematic of Rooney, who is simultaneously driven and down-to-earth in
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