We often laugh because we’re happy, and when we’re sad, laughing can make us feel happy and healthy. Laughter releases endorphins, neurotransmitters that have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine and are probably connected to euphoric feelings, appetite modulation, and the release of sex hormones. Studies have shown that laughter boosts the immune system in variety of ways.When you’re stressed out and worried about finding a job or keeping a job I would say laughter can be your friend. Laughter doeth well like a medicine.
If you are feeling stressed in the midst of your job search or there is …read more

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By now, you should be used to stress. Any freelancer will tell you that this is not a job for the weak of heart, because little issues arise every single day. There are a lot of people who can handle those issues without getting super stressed, but as a freelance boss, those issues are multiplied. So without further ado, here’s a down and dirty list of things you can do …read more

When I explain to people what I do for a living, often their reaction is that my life must be really stressful. And they’re right. For those of you who haven’t taken the plunge yet, let me drive one point into your brain: FREELANCING IS INCREDIBLY STRESSFUL. Even those who’ve been doing it for decades know that this career path is much more stressful than many 9-to-5 jobs.
Why is it so stressful?

You have to carefully plan your schedule, and even the best planners have days when they’ve overbooked themselves.
Often, a single bad job can ruin your reputation, making it hard …read more

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An article from Scientific American got my attention today, especially since I found myself sick several times last month. The article, entitled “The Danger of Stress”, revealed studies showing how long-term stress can be harmful to the body.
It might seem counterintuitive, but… stress makes our immune systems less effective because it actually elicits an immune response itself. [It] causes the body to release pro-inflammatory cytokines, immune factors that initiate responses against infections. When the body produces these cytokines over long periods of time—for instance, as a result of chronic stress—all sorts of bad things can happen. Not only …read more