For years, people who experienced anxiety before being in the spotlight were advised to try to just keep themselves calm. But new research from the American Psychological Association suggests that getting excited before a presentation is more effective for decreasing anxiety than trying to relax.

Secondhand stress is the stress that someone else experiences that becomes your own when you interact with that person. Frazzled colleagues, an uptight boss, and anxious coworkers are typical sources of stress that can pass to you. Read on for ways to avoid and defuse these stressful situations.

Flow is that wonderful state of being so immersed in what you’re doing that you’re oblivious to your surroundings. You feel in command of what you’re doing, do it effortlessly, and perform at your best. If you want to achieve flow at work, do work you love—or just get moving. Read on for more tips.