humanbehavior
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Use the ‘Spotlight Technique’ to Stop a Cycle of Worry and Anxiety
As humans, when we don’t know how something is going to turn out, it’s normal for us to worry. Sometimes, that worry takes the form of a general concern that you think about with regularity while still being able to focus on other things.
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You Can Let Out Your Rage in Healthy, Productive Ways
There’s no one right way to respond to anger, but there are certainly wrong ways. Sarcasm, passive aggression, outright aggression — there are healthier solutions to letting out some steam.
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The Difference Between Problem-Based and Emotion-Based Coping
When you’re dealing with undue stress, there’s no one right way to cope with the challenge. Different situations call for different reactions, primarily depending on whether or not the problem at hand is within your control. How can you tell when you’re being overly emotional, or when the only thing you can do is focus…
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How to Stop Being an Overachiever at Work (and Why You Should)
So you consider yourself the opposite of a quiet quitter (which is a major misnomer, if you haven’t heard). Instead, you’re an overachiever — always striving to accomplish more and more. As we’ve said before, the stress that comes from overworking yourself can backfire, actually hurting your ability to do your job right. Even if…