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, […]
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 […]
Unmasking at Work (For Neurodivergent Individuals)
Conditions such as ADHD and Autism fall into the neurodivergent category. According to Forbes, “Neurodivergent is a non-medical umbrella term that describes people with variation in their mental functions, and can include conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other neurological or developmental conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” It is estimated that 15-20% […]
3 Tiny Tips to Enhance Your Day to Day
Most of us have days filled with some semblance of a routine. Structured days can be beneficial. In fact, according to Headspace, “Researchers have found that routine can have far-reaching psychological benefits, including alleviating bipolar disorder, ADHD, and insomnia.” While organizing life and adhering to routines can offer a sense of peace and pave the […]
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, […]
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 […]
