We all get distracted at work, but if we don’t nip this problem in the bud, it can become more frequent and more difficult to resolve. You can try remedying this problem by putting and keeping your phone away: according to recent research, your phone can be a distraction even…
Many of us are ready for the work day to be over by the time 5 p.m. rolls around; however, many of us also find ourselves returning to our work when we’re at home. It’s important we create an appropriate work-life balance, which involves planning ahead, prioritizing, and setting proper…
Bullies aren’t just kids who pick on their classmates at school—people of all ages and in all settings, including at work, can become a bully. Bullying at work can look a lot like childhood bullying, in that it can involve teasing, name-calling, gossiping, and exclusion. In the work realm, a…
It’s no secret that work can cause a whole lot of stress and anxiety for employees, which wreak havoc on their mental health. That said, placing a focus on employee wellbeing is not only important for those employees but the businesses themselves. Companies are starting to come to this realization…
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes the victim(s) question their reality. It is employed by master manipulators (who are often abusers or narcissists) to gain more power over the victim. This is often seen in close relationships, such as those between partners, friends, even brother and sister—but gaslighting…
Work is a common cause of stress, for a number of reasons, including: fear of losing one’s job, gossip, and a long commute. You can take control of these stressors and ultimately improve your mental health by working for yourself. It’s important to note that self-employment doesn’t come without stress—the…
A lot of factors work together to breed the right job for you—these include passion, enjoyment, location, work/life balance, and workplace culture. When it comes to personal fulfillment, it’s important that you’re passionate about your job and truly enjoy what you’re doing: if you don’t find passion and enjoyment in…
A few days ago, I was having an initial session with a new client. She works at a well-known New York Investment Banking company, a job she felt extremely proud to have. Like me, she was an HBCU grad but had only worked in Corporate America for 5 years in…
When we’re debilitated by a painfully sore throat, stuffy nose, and pounding headache, we’re quick to call out of work. When we’re injured with a broken arm or sprained ankle, we don’t think twice about taking a couple days off. But when we’re stressed out of our minds or struggling…
It’s important we manage work stress, so as to avoid harmful effects like depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and other mental as well as physical consequences. If you’re struggling with overwhelming stress at work, you should first reevaluate and redefine the right work-life balance for you, which accounts for your…
Oftentimes, there’s a big difference between having a good day at work and a productive day at work—sure, sometimes they go hand-in-hand, but at others they don’t. Think back to a time when you were nearing a major deadline and had to crank out a large workload. After hours of…
The other morning, my favorite morning radio hosts were talking about a topic near and dear to my heart: millennials. I am a millennial, so of course I was intrigued and interested in what they had to say. Well, according to them, millennials are changing the functionality of any given…
