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Quiet Thriving in the Workplace: What It Is and Why It Matters.

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As workplace trends continue to evolve, a new term is making waves in the corporate world—quiet thriving. You’ve likely heard of “quiet quitting,” where employees do only the bare minimum required to keep their jobs. Quiet thriving, in contrast, rev.....
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Start With 5 Minutes: A Simple Way to Reset Your Mind (and Your Year)

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January doesn’t always feel like a fresh start. For many of us, coming back to work feels foggy. Not quite rested, not quite ready — just… floating in that strange post-holiday space where expectations ramp up faster than our energy can keep pace. Ma.....
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It’s Not Just Burnout — It’s the Emotional Load of the Year Catching Up

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By December, most people aren’t just tired — they’re carrying a quiet weight that’s hard to name. It’s the stress that didn’t get resolved in June.It’s the grief that gets sharper around Christmas.It’s the invisible work of holding it all together — .....
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Mental Health in the Age of AI: Why Human Connection Still Matters.

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work—and now, it’s changing how we care. In recent years, AI-driven mental health tools have entered the wellbeing space with growing momentum. From mood-sensing algorithms to chatbot therapists, some or.....
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Is It Burnout or ADHD? Understanding the Rise in Adult ADHD at Work.

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You’ve always struggled with focus. You start strong but rarely finish. You zone out in meetings. You forget the task that was just explained, but remember a throwaway comment from three years ago. You’ve been told you’re too sensitive, too distract.....
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R U OK? Day Is Just the Start: Creating a Culture of Everyday Check-Ins.

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Every September, Australian workplaces get behind R U OK? Day—sharing posters, handing out cupcakes, and encouraging employees to ask that all-important question. But what happens after the morning tea ends? Creating a truly supportive workplace goe.....
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