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Be Busy, But Not Rushed
Being “rushed” puts you on the fast track to being miserable.
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Be Busy, but Not Rushed
Research shows that feeling “rushed” is a one-way street to stress and unhappiness. Too much boredom can be burdensome.
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Saying yes to everything puts you on the fast track to being miserable. Sometimes you have to set clear boundaries.
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