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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

From Helpless to Hopeful During The Job Search

Perceived control over job-search outcomes activates prefrontal circuits, suppresses stress circuits, and buffers against learned hopelessness; resilience and agency can be cultivated.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to stop wasting mental energy and train your focus like a high performer

Excessive attention to uncontrollable thoughts, past events, or future worries wastes mental energy and increases anxiety and depression; redirect attention to controllable, solution-focused tasks.
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