Harvard Study Says Just 35 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Help Keep Depression at Bay

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Many entrepreneurs like to project an image of themselves as solely positive-thinking, productive leaders with a special immunity against negativity, but research has shown that founders are over four times as likely to have a history of depression as the general public. That's nearly a third of entrepreneurs at risk of having a depressive episode. Some have learned how to manage their mental health issues, but others may still need the tools and information to do so. Now, research out of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) finds that blocking out a small amount of time each day for exercise may actually provide a little of that imagined immunity against depression for entrepreneurs, and anyone else....
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How to Stay Focused If You’re Assigned to Multiple Projects at Once

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Few people today have the luxury of working on a single project at a time; most of us are juggling the demands of many teams at once. In theory, this system of “multiteaming” offers a number of upsides: You can deploy your expertise exactly where and when it’s most needed, share your knowledge across groups, and switch projects during lull times, avoiding costly downtime....
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The Best Way to Beat a Bad Mood, According to Psychology: The 3 M’s

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Happiness makes your brain work better, Harvard researcher Shawn Achor once told Inc.com. All of us, especially hard-pressed business owners, could definitely use our brains to be at our sharpest in the midst of the current crisis. But let's be honest, now isn't the easiest time to stay positive. For some folks with mental health issues, the challenges go way beyond cabin fever and everyday anxiety. But for those of us lucky enough to be dealing with garden-variety grumpiness, science has good news. Simple interventions that are doable for nearly everyone can have a profound effect on your mood. Psychology writer Nick Wignall brilliantly summed them up on Medium as the three M's....
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8 Habits of Mentally Strong People

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Think of a time when you've felt frustrated, anxious, afraid, angry or heartbroken. It's a not a place anyone wants to remain because these feelings are uncomfortable. While it's not possible to avoid negative states of mind entirely, some people are better than others at identifying what's going on in their own head, processing their emotions, and then moving on. Here are several ways mentally strong people conduct themselves. 1. They don't ruminate It's when you revisit something that bothers you, thinking about it over and over again. Mentally strong people go to the source, fix the problem if possible and then stop stewing about it. They know that continually rehashing any situation is a waste of time....
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12 Things First-Time Leaders Need to Succeed

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The struggles of first-time leaders are both real and widespread. New leaders are thrown into the deep end to sink or swim. They either figure out how to become a successful leader or fail and retreat disillusioned back to individual contributors and unlikely to step up to a leadership role again. How often do you see high-performing individuals promoted into leadership roles? The skills that enabled an individual to perform at a high level are rarely the same ones that will support them as an influential leader. When people choose to step into a leadership role, they are more likely to bring the right attitude and behaviors that breed success....
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If You Can Answer Yes to Any of These 5 Questions, Your Emotional Intelligence Is Perfectly Suited for This Crisis

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Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been projected to trend by 2022 as one of the top 10 job skills required for workers to thrive, according to the World Economic Forum. Already in demand as a desired workplace quality for several years, emotional intelligence is now being heralded as a crucial people skill to help navigate turbulent waters in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. If you're up for evaluating where you stand in relation to the tenets of emotional intelligence during this time of crisis and uncertainty, I ask you five important questions to help you determine your own emotional intelligence:...
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How the Coronavirus Has Changed the Future of Work

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It only took a couple of months for the coronavirus to completely change the world as we knew it. But, if you’re patiently waiting for things to return to normal, I have some bad news for you: I don’t think that we’ll ever ultimately return to a pre-COVID-19 world. So, how has the future of work been altered? Well, here’s a glimpse into what to anticipate going forward. Permanent flexibility. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 5 million people were already working from home at least half of the time. Since then, according to research from Salesforce, 61 percent of the workforce is working from home. Even more astounding is that 53 percent of employees began doing so because of COVID-19. And, guess what? They’re more productive and communicative....
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How Much Money Is ‘Enough’? This Simple Thought Experiment Gives You an Exact Number to Aim For

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Have you ever read those articles where some extremely well-off family details their budget and then bemoans that they're barely getting by? It's ridiculous that anyone could complain about raking in $350,000 a year, and it's clear many of these folks are wildly out of touch with how privileged they are. But while these families may be extreme (and annoying), they aren't alone. It's not just the wealthy who fall into the trap of earning more only to spend more and feel just as dissatisfied. How do you get off this treadmill? The answer is not to compare yourself with others (Jeff Bezos will always be there to make you feel bad), or to blindly try to keep making more (there will always be some shiny, new thing to covet). The answer is to take a hard look at your own financial realities and aspirations and come up with a goal number. How much money is enough for you?...
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In Times of Crisis, Your Biggest Asset Is Yourself

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Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are scrambling to pivot down new avenues, employees are raising concerns about workplace safety and procedures, and consumers are living on edge. On top of all that, as a business owner, you want to keep your colleagues, family, and friends safe. This is a lot to manage.   During this time, the temptation to shift every minute of your day to focus on a number of factors can be hard to fight. But you must never neglect the number one investment you have--yourself....
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Keys to Success: Affirmations, Visualization, and Action

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Thanks to the internet and recent technology, you can get almost anything at the touch of a button (or smartphone). The concept of delayed gratification has become outdated. Instead, we are living in a world of instant gratification and near-constant stimulation. For that reason, many people find themselves struggling to focus and get things done.  So, what's the solution?  Many successful people, including Fortune 500 CEOs, top salespeople, personal development mentors and athletes, have figured out how to focus in on their goals. Some practice and preach the process of reprogramming the subconscious mind through meditation, affirmations, visualization, breathing and more....
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Only 10 Percent of People Are Natural Leaders. The Rest of Us Have to Work on Developing These 3 Qualities

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t one point or another, we all experience great leadership. Although difficult to articulate, the impact is profound. Whether it's a boss, teacher, parent, or coach, their example leaves a lasting impression, and we're happier, more engaged, and perform better as a result of their guidance. Unfortunately, this experience is not the norm. According to the global analytics firm Gallup, about one in 10 people actually possess the talent to manage. However, in my experience, most companies average more than one manager for every 10 employees. So, with a short supply, where do these other leaders come from? ...
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How Do You Know Someone Is a Top-Notch Leader? Look for These 4 Signs

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If you find yourself seeking to improve your leadership skills, remember this: Leadership is a journey, so enjoy the ride. And just when you think you've arrived at the top of the mountain, look up: You'll always find another peak to climb. This is what an old sage told me when I hit thirtysomething. Actually, back then a few wise business leaders who were further down the road than I told me I'd need to learn several things in order to attain their level of success. They saw right through me and they knew where I was headed (not a good place)....
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