How to Answer This Commonly Asked Interview Question:
So you’ve landed a job interview! Congratulations. This moment typically offers a wave of relief. Soon enough, the interview date approaches, and while preparation for a job interview is not required, it can be a wise choice. Aside from researching your potential employer, knowing how to answer some commonly asked interview questions can ease nerves […]
What Unemployment Taught Me
Since the emergence of the pandemic, job layoffs seem to be synonymous with Covid-19. In many ways, this makes sense. Companies were forced to downsize during uncertain and unstable times. In 2023, layoffs are still prevalent, especially in the tech world. While being laid off from a job can be awful and even feel traumatic, […]
Progress Over Perfection
Covid-19 took the world by storm, leaving a mixed bag of consequences in its wake. On the one hand, loss, fear, and tragedy affected many lives. However, a global shift mindset seemed to occur as well. Priorities became more evident than before, with mental health taking precedent. As we continue living in an unpredictable world, […]
Gift Exchange Ideas for the Office
During the winter season, holidays are abundant. From Christmas to Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, celebrations, often including gift-giving, abound. Sometimes, the holiday spirit trickles into the office and gift exchanges take place. Co-workers might draw names or conduct a secret Santa arrangement; other times, people choose to bring their own gifts for their team members. As […]
An Authentic Approach to Gratitude
In recent years, the use of the word ‘gratitude’ has become so commonplace that it is essentially a buzzword. It seems like every form of self-help media mentions “practicing gratitude.” While the concept and exercise of living in gratitude can be a positive and transformative thing, sometimes it is unclear what this really means. On […]
Preparing for Seasonal Depression
For many, the upcoming seasonal time change can represent excitement. Holidays, cooler weather, and cozy atmospheres can be a mood boost and bring about a season of joy. However, according to the Cleveland Clinic, “about 10% to 20% of people in America may get a milder form of the winter blues.” Seasonal depression, also known […]
3 Ways to Become a Decisive Person
Making decisions can be tricky, especially in a world with so many options. Life is a series of big and small choices that propel us to where we are now. However, the act of zeroing in on a decision can be overwhelming and even scary. Furthermore, for caretakers of the world, decisions extend past the […]
How to Wind Down During Stressful Times
Even those who generally enjoy their job face stressful and trying moments. The balance between work life and well-being has become more important in a Covid-stricken world. Updating and maintaining your self-care practice can be extra difficult during stressful and trying times. This is where having a pre-set arsenal of self-care activities can come in […]
Mindfulness Reset: Refreshing Your Workspace to Welcome Autumn 2022
The end of August is drawing near. As record breaking heat temperatures sweep the United States, the promise of cooler days and a renewed sense of motivation fills the air. Each season brings a reflection on life, guaranteeing that change is the only promise. If burning up and burning out are depleting your energy, consider […]
Post-Covid Workplace Implications
While Covid certainly has not ended, the world has grown accustomed to existing in a pandemic-stricken world. When Corona Virus emerged in 2019, it was mysterious, scary, and unpredictable. While 2019 was only a few years ago, the consequences of Covid were vast. In particular, the way people and businesses were forced to adapt resulted […]
