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Entrepreneurs fuel the business landscape and perhaps even the culture as a whole. However, their drive, imagination, discipline and risk tolerance, also make them subject to a higher rate of stress than the general public. Regardless of the sector (tech, healthcare, service, etc), they often silence and bury their doubts and burdens. 4X - Small business owners report that managing their business is more than 4 times more stressful than raising children. - Bank of America 25

In 2016, non-governmental employers (private sector) cited just under 17,000 incidents of traumatic workplace violence. Of those victims who experienced trauma from workplace violence: 70% were female 67% were aged 25 to 54 70% worked in the healthcare and social assistance industry 21% required 31 or more days away from work to recover, and 19% involved 3 to 5 days away from work Bureau of Labor & Statistics, 2016. #Violence #Work #Trauma #Stress

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“If it can’t be measured, it doesn’t matter.” Wait a minute! Metrics matter in business. But, they can also enhance your life. Aside from the famous song from Rent, “Seasons of Love,” how can we assess quantitative achievements in our daily lives? Perhaps your smartphone is the key. Simple health apps can provide you a sense of reward and gratification regarding shaping a better life. As long as your phone is in tow (in hand, in a pocket, in a holster), pedometer apps can cou

"One in five of all last minute no-shows are due to job stress." - The American Institute on Stress Workplace stress presents itself beyond the confines of the job. It can announce itself in aches and pains. It can shape a grumpy mood from sun-up to sundown. It can also bully and bruise those closest to us. If the day starts wrong, bailing may not seem a bad choice. Few of us wants the reputation as a the "no-show," always late, unreliable staff member. In addition to priori

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a moment to breathe, reflect and seek motivation as fuel. I know about this. During what became a short-lived professional chapter that was both epically toxic and stressful, a mantra came to mind. Daily, there was chaos on all sides (up, down, left, right, past, present, future, etc.). The expression that kept me steady: Stay Humble. Stay Nimble. Stay Positive. Humble - Staying humble in this setting forced me to manage my ego in order to focus on

"It's the most wonderful time of the year." How are you lightening your load? Pressure to meet expectations and goals, whether real or perceived, can lead to disappointment, physical pain, arguments, and burnout. For many, the close of the calendar year is anything but a time of joy. But, is it possible to maneuver this time of year without negative impacts on ourselves or others? Not all of us who encounter these annual conflicts are Holiday Perfectionists. Some of us merely

Bridging features creative works of prose and poetry on the In the Loop blog of Let's Check-in Ghosts and Haunting Enter October. Like swirling Autumn leaves that eddy, rustle and and wisk against grass, asphalt or sidewalk, a once green past has dried. I smile recalling the beauty of my resplendent shades of red, yellow or orange. But, some memories take a deeper step towards darkness, distort and cut. Chasing thoughts, whether long ago or recent. Sometimes they whip around

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“We are diamonds taking shape.” That’s the line in Coldplay’s “Adventure of a Lifetime” that triggered my tears. In spite of my lifelong music passions, I rarely listen to pop music these days. Being a New York-based NPR disciple without a car, it’s rare that I venture beyond my designated stations. The odd occasion was a weekend road trip from Brooklyn to Baltimore. My partner Paul and I were heading to our second Bar Mitzvah within two years. This one was for the youngest s

80% - estimate of Moms who experience the Baby Blues: feelings of worry, unhappiness, and fatigue after having a baby. These feelings are somewhat mild and exit within a few weeks on their own. However, Postpartum Depression symptoms are more severe and usually require treatment. The condition affects at least 15% of births and may precede or follow anytime after childbirth. National Institute on Mental Health #Motherhood #Parenting #Depression #Stress #Alone #Isolation #Fami

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