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I Am the Founder of a Happiness App, Here Are the 5 Ways I Prevent Burnout
By Poppy Jamie — 2019
Poppy Jamie, the founder of Happy Not Perfect, shares her 5 non-negotiable practices to prevent burnout from taking over her life.
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