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The Balanced Mind - Emotional maturity at work

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Ever felt your blood boil over a "per my last email" message or lost sleep because a colleague took credit for your work? In this episode of The Balanced Mind, Deon Bicycle hosts a relaxed, coffee-shop conversation about staying upright when work gets rocky.

We skip the jargon to explain why office stress feels like a life-or-death situation and share an "emergency toolkit" to help you straighten your handlebars before you crash. Tune in to learn how to stop taking workplace drama personally and start "bouncing forward" with more balance every day
4 May English South Africa Self-Improvement · Self-Improvement

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