Networking Tips for Introverts
Job searching and networking often go hand in hand. At its core, networking is making or using connections to assist in the job searching process. While this skill comes naturally and easily to some, for others, it can feel like a hassle or even uncomfortable. Everyone has a different capacity for socializing and human interaction, […]
Read This if You Have No Goals
In an age of hustle culture with a major emphasis on constant productivity, it’s no wonder that burnout and mental health crises plague people everywhere. When we’re told our worth is directly related to our output, it creates feelings of defeat and frustration alongside the never-ending task lists that cannot be completed. Similarly, when overwhelm […]
How to Care for Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while this month sheds extra light upon the growing mental health crisis, it’s more important than ever to continue spreading awareness beyond the month of May. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with mental illness, and 1 in 25 adults […]
How to Find Motivation When You Don’t Have Any
Sooner or later, malaise affects most of us. For some, it’s chronic and requires professional help. For others, life events, stress and other temporary events bring about these feelings for a transitory period. However, in 2023 burnout is becoming the new normal. In fact, 70% of people across the globe dealt with burnout in 2022. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
