Openness, Eccentricity, and Stress: How Are They Related?

Illustration of a person in colorful clothing, representing eccentricity

Do you ever feel like breaking the mold—turning up to work in your most colorful clothes, or bursting into song at a stressful moment? We all react differently to triggers such as impending deadlines, long To-Do lists, or team tension. When things get monotonous or intense, one of these responses involves personal expression: channeling our […]

Crying: A Natural Stress Buster (And Why It Makes Us Feel Better) 

Rendering of a playing card with an illustration of a man on his knees with hands in his face and tears around his face

Have you ever felt like laughing with relief after a solid sobbing session? Or “had a good cry” and felt better about that argument, mistake, or insult?  It turns out there’s a lot to be said for the simple act of crying. Many of us are taught that it’s a sign of weakness or something […]

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