It’s all too much

INC. THIS MORNING It’s all too much Good morning, There is a lot to worry about right now, from virus variants to uneven economic indicators (not to mention the fact that huge swaths of the planet are literally on fire). And research suggests that chronic stress can take a toll on your body and mind.  The good news, writes Inc.com columnist Jessica Stillman, is that you can take simple actions to help stop negative thoughts and anxieties from replaying in your head, raising your stress levels, and ultimately affecting both your mental and physical health. But what’s the best way to ease your worries?  A team of psychologists recently reviewed 36 randomly controlled trials to figure out which stress reduction strategies are most effective. Read Stillman’s column to learn the eight stress busters that actually work, according to researchers. SPONSORED CONTENT Instantly Create the Look of Lash Extensions With This Best-Selling, Five-Star Mascara This 100% vegan, cruelty-free mascara gives you full and fanned out lashes that last all day without smudging or flaking. Plus, it works to make your lashes stronger over time. Try Thrive Causemetics’ Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™ to find out why it has over 15,000 five-star reviews. Get 15% off today. JOIN US: So much of our personal data is bought and sold behind our backs, and almost none of that activity would strike most consumers as ethical. Three years ago, serial entrepreneur and investor Angela Benton launched data-science firm Streamlytics to bring transparency to the sale of personal data. Benton initially bootstrapped the Los Angeles-based company before raising seed and angel funding, including money from actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae. Join us for our next Real Talk discussion, featuring an hour-long conversation with Benton.  Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 12 p.m. ET Reserve your free spot HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: The Senate passed a sweeping bill that stands to inject $1 trillion into America’s infrastructure, and small business has a key role. --Inc. The pandemic created an unexpected productivity boom in the U.S. economy--but it’s unclear whether it will last. --The New York Times Here’s the growing list of states, cities, and companies that have instituted Covid-19 vaccine requirements. --Inc. Careful before you send that smiley face: Emojis can mean very different things to different generations. --The Wall Street Journal Millions of people are quitting their jobs. Here’s how employers can earn them back. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: This founder spent $2,000 at the Apple store--and got an invaluable lesson in consumer psychology. --Inc. --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy