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Managing work overload: Why we’re still busier than ever

Imagine working only four hours a day, nine months a year and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with all your free time. Does that sound like your life? That’s the …
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Recognising and supporting work-related stress

The possibility of work-related stress exists at all levels of an organisation’s hierarchy, occupations, and sectors. Even though stress can be beneficial to productivity and creativity, there …
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national …
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How to recognise and relieve stress

Since the Covid-19 epidemic began, many people have found their stress levels have been consistently high. It is difficult to switch off and relax in our 24-hour “always on” society. Long-term stress …
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Tips to combat stress

Stress is everywhere. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today. It is known to contribute to the more serious physical and mental illnesses, as well as being …
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Britons are stressed to the max survey reveals

Around 44% of British adults consider themselves to be suffering from stress, according to a study by BUPA. BUPA surveyed more than 10,000 Brits and found that 28% have experienced stress for more …
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How reading books can help reduce stress: Dive into the world of words

Stress has become an unwelcome yet constant companion in our fast-paced lives. As we search for ways to alleviate this mounting pressure, one simple and enjoyable activity stands out – reading. …
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How to reduce stress at work

Imagine working only four hours a day, nine months a year and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with all your free time. Does that sound like your life? That’s the …

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On this day in 1831 On 27 December 1831, the Christmas Rebellion instigated by Samuel Sharpe began at the Kensington Estate in St James, Jamaica.
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On this day in 1822 French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur was born.

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