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Suffering from Injury and Pain? This Sleep Position Chart Will Help

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Many people these days struggle with insomnia. Everything from technologies we use, such as iPhones or computers, to the food we eat – these can affect our sleeping habits. Caffeine can inhibit sleep and even interrupt our circadian rhythms. However, one of the often overlooked causes of a poor night’s sleep can be a bodily injury. Everything from headaches and toothaches to broken ankles can greatly affect your ability to sleep through the night. Dromma put together a guide to sleeping properly with different types of injuries. [Read more…] about Suffering from Injury and Pain? This Sleep Position Chart Will Help

Originally posted on December 7, 2017 @ 8:00 am

How to Improve Empathy at Work

Personal Growth, Spirit

Empathy, which is the ability to understand other people’s emotions and what they’re thinking or feeling, is a powerful tool for building relationships and creating meaningful connections at work. Empathy allows employees to foster a sense of unity with one another, which in turn fosters productivity and increases employee satisfaction.

However, despite the vital role empathy plans in creating effective employees and efficient workspaces, many of us struggle with the concept. Some of us have difficulty showing empathy; others simply forget to do to so. This is especially true at work, where busyness, distractions and frustration can act as “empathy blockers,” keeping us from connecting with others. [Read more…] about How to Improve Empathy at Work

Originally posted on November 2, 2017 @ 8:30 am

Domestic Abuse – Spot the Warning Signs Before It is Too Late

Family, Healing, Life, Spirit

There is a special anniversary this year. It is already 30th year that we are celebrating the Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The tradition, started by National Resource Centre on Domestic Violence, is a well-established one and many people are finally talking openly about this issue.  However, domestic abuse is still an epidemic that does not show signs of slowing down. We simply know much more about it now than we did 30 years ago.

It is quite shocking, that while the term “domestic abuse” is thrown around a lot in media and public debates, many abuse victims are completely unaware that they are being abused and many abusers are ignorant that they are doing it. That is why it is crucial to educate young women and men about these destructive behavioral patterns and try to break them. If left unaddressed, the consequences of domestic abuse will continue to tear families apart and affect marital relationships, the children and also the future generations that have witnessed this behavior. [Read more…] about Domestic Abuse – Spot the Warning Signs Before It is Too Late

Originally posted on October 20, 2017 @ 8:30 am

20 Ways to Boost Your Energy at Work

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Have you ever experienced that post-lunch energy dip? For a lot of people, this is a daily struggle. Although some of us may be able to steal away from an hour mid-day for a nap, most 9-5 workers have to find creative ways to boost energy throughout the day. The go-to solution is usually coffee or some kind of sugary soda/energy drink.
However, there are many natural ways to boost your energy throughout the day that have been proven by science.

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Originally posted on October 11, 2017 @ 8:30 am

How to Spend the Last 10 Minutes of Your Work Day

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How do you start your day? Do you dive right into work the moment you get to the office?

How about the end of the day? Do you tend to make the most of your time and work till the last possible minute, or do you – like many people, I dare say – use the last few minutes to get ready to leave the office?

Related reading: How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done Now

If you’re part of the latter group, and you’re having some productivity issues, maybe it’s time you look at those last minutes of your work day.
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Originally posted on July 14, 2017 @ 8:30 am