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?stress-related presenteeism and absenteeism costs the Australian economy $14.81 billion/year
?stress-related presenteeism and absenteeism directly costs employers $10.11 billion a year
?each year, 3.2 days per worker is lost because of workplace stress.
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Stress feeds on itself and makes people feel overwhelmed. If you can reduce this feeling, you release the stress. One system is the Peaceful Place System. This entry-level self-talk meditation teaches people how to create a ?peaceful place' in their mind. Once it's created and the technique becomes a habit, calm can be accessed in 30 seconds. It's an effective way for employees to stop feeling overwhelmed, to focus on the task at hand and gain a sense of control. This sense of control
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Helping employees to feel in control is the key to reducing stress-related absenteeism and to improving productivity. It builds employee resilience, employee morale, and reduces turnover. The Peaceful Place System could be the unlikely boost to your bottom line.
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