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THE PERFECTION TRAP
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The Perfection Trap

The Unique Pressure on Women There is a certain societal pressure unique for women that men will never understand. Women feel the pressure to be perfect; the pressure to be a “boss babe”; the pressure to keep an orderly and Instagram-worthy home while also working their way effortlessly up the corporate ladder. Women are expected to be mothers, wives, caretakers, entrepreneurs, managers, and organizers. Never be too loud or ambitious but be sure to work harder than everyone else to earn your place among the men in charge. A woman’s job is never done, for every move she makes is scrutinized and judged. Women’s Resilience and Power It is difficult to be a woman in today’s world. The silver lining is that women are also resilient and powerful, our voices are strong, and our resolve is unbreakable. Throughout history, women have been on a steady march forward. Women are pushing

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Adrienne Ferro
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Why Your Job May Be Hurting Your Health

Have you ever heard the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking”? Approximately 86% of Americans work desk related jobs and sit on average 11 hours a day. Combine that with 6 to 8 hours of sleep and that’s almost your entire day of not being active. Let’s not forget about work-related stress due to high pressured work environments, tight deadlines, long hours, and maybe the tension of owning your own business. Stressed and sedentary? It’s no wonder we’re getting sick. When your job is taking a toll on you physically and mentally, it’s a recipe for disaster. Now, before you go quitting your day job, let’s explore why your job may be hurting your health and what you can do about it. Your Job is Too Sedentary Sitting for long periods of time can lead to cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. Extended durations of inactivity

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