Q: I left my last workplace due to discomfort with a small group of men there. In the process of asking for accommodation in my workspace, I was obligated to file a formal report against my wishes. Everything that happened was subtle, or they couldn’t remember it, or it was…
Call it what you want — time management, project management, life management — our calendars are critically involved in achieving our goals. All big projects come with long to-do lists, and not just in the corporate world. Somehow huge tasks have to be broken down into reasonable increments, and lofty…
The only constant in life is change. Have you heard that one before? It’s a popular adage – but it doesn’t make navigating life transitions any easier. What does make navigating life transitions easier is having an arsenal of coping strategies handy as well as a mental health professional who…
Everyone faces some amount of stress in their daily lives. Stress is an important part of functioning—it alerts our body to pressure, marking certain situations as important or even dangerous. However, our bodies are not meant to feel constant, long-term stress, as it is still a state of physical, mental,…
Choosing a career is no easy feat. This process takes time and consideration. However, with the help of a professional career counselor, you can make an informed decision that you feel confident. Better yet, you can walk the career path that will make for a happy, healthy life. What Is…
There seems to be this idea floating around that on your last day of work or school before the holidays you tear off your business casual wear to reveal the snowflake flannel pajamas underneath, grab an overflowing mug of eggnog, and seamlessly launch winter vacation. At least this is my…
Many people don’t respond well to criticism; however, when we learn how to accept and respond well to criticism, we can use it to our benefit. Here’s how: First, stop yourself from reacting right away. Our first response to criticism isn’t usually productive, but defensive. Then, remind yourself that most…
Extroverts have a few important advantages that lead to greater success at work. This, from researchers at the University of Toronto. The research team analyzed data from 91 studies on extroversion and work-related variables. A total of 165 variables, including motivation, work-life balance, performance, and emotional wellbeing, were considered. Researchers…
Listening to music increases productivity and happiness at work. This, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. The research team analyzed emotional and physiological responses to music, as well as how these responses affect work performance. They found that all music helps productivity and increases happy feelings at work, but certain…
A coworker or superior’s display of aggression in the workplace can feel threatening and uncomfortable; fortunately, you can follow a few steps to handle this situation properly. First, consider whether you feel unsafe—if you do feel unsafe, you should talk with human resources about the event and how it made…
One major problem many people have with their desk jobs is, well, the fact that they sit at a desk all day; and they struggle to get in daily physical activity. Fortunately, if you decide you want to be more active at your desk job, you can be! It’ll just…
Think About the “Why” “It’s important to look critically at what their motivation really is—what’s driving their interest, and will it really be helpful to them?” –Joe Casey, Executive Coach and Retirement Coach “Each person has their own unique journey toward meaning and happiness. We must each ask ourselves: where…
