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 […]

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% […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Using Personal Values to Enhance Work Life

Even those who report loving their job run into burnout, creative block, and periods of disinterest. Furthermore, stress and roadblocks are not limited to work; life presents difficulties and tragedies that are out of human control. These stressors can greatly affect our ability to maintain motivation and enthusiasm for work. However, during these periods of […]

How to Build Self-Confidence at Work

Many of us are familiar with Imposter Syndrome: the overwhelming feeling that we aren’t good enough to deserve our job or current circumstances. Even top professionals feel this way from time to time. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review, “It disproportionately affects high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments.” Self-doubt […]

6 Best Lifestyle Apps to Improve Your Day to Day

Luckily, we live at a time where information on life improvement and well-being is more accessible than ever. From articles and blog posts to discussion threads and apps, discovering approachable ways to enhance life is a click or download away. Today, HJG Staffing is exploring 6 different mobile apps that have the potential to transform […]

How to Recover from Failure

No one is exempt from the woes and inevitability of failure. In fact, we were born to fail, because without failure, there is no room for learning. When a baby, attempting to walk, falls in the initial stages, we understand that this obstacle is a necessary part of the process. As we grow, the expectations […]

The Importance of Mental Health Days

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while this month serves to remind us of the importance of checking in with ourselves and others, it is still necessary to continue practicing self-care and check-ins throughout the year. While most workers receive some type of vacation and paid time off, the percentage of people who utilize […]