Seems there’s a lot of rage happening in our world right now. Many of us are experiencing fury over various injustices, ongoing health concerns, and a general feeling that society is falling apart. It’s enough to make one scream! And many of us are doing just that—at each other. The ash left behind Stress from ongoing cultural circumstances definitely bleeds over into…
If you’ve been in the workforce much time at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed varied types of behavior from other employees. Some of this is simply due to individual personality traits. But other times, behavior may signal something deeper, such as a mental health issue. The conduct of co-workers is learned over time—after watching them…
During the holidays, we tend to focus a lot on thankfulness as well as providing for others. It’s become part of our seasonal tradition as we’ve grown up with families of our own. But how do we teach this valuable lesson of gratefulness and giving to our youngest kids? Through their senses Especially with preschoolers and younger…
If the job you once loved is now a “like” at most, it may be time to consider looking elsewhere for employment. This is not to suggest you pack up your desk every time you have a bad day with the boss. But if you’re getting that gut feeling of discontent more days than not,…
Today I’m in a celebrative mood! Recently, a few blessings in my work life have come about, so it’s a day for cheerfulness. I even brought homemade cupcakes to the office breakroom to ramp up good vibes with everyone else. It feels great to sprinkle joy around my coworkers and loved ones on this special day. Wouldn’t…
Are you someone known for nitpicking details before others are “allowed” to see the end product? Do you cringe when you think your product (birthday cake, office or home decor, presentation at work, etc..) is not absolutely perfect? If so, you may be suffering from perfectionistic tendencies. What exactly is perfectionism? Perfectionism is a common…
When many employees were “forced” to go home to work during the Pandemic of 2020, “temporarily” became permanent for a lot of us. So, quite a few individuals have decided it’s time to move to parts of the country where life can be enjoyed while doing jobs remotely. If this is a choice you now have, but you’re…
People with substance dependences often tell concerned loved ones that they can handle it. In other words, “it” doesn’t control them. I think this mindset is true of most people with obsessions of any type. Perhaps you can say “No” to substances like drugs or alcohol but, what about food? Does it have a bite…
Lately, it feels like we’re taking steps forward in returning to normalcy from what it has been the past year. But then something else in the news knocks us several steps behind. The back-and-forth of these events or situations can be tiresome and angering at the same time. But I’ve found some helpful methods for…
We all have bad days. But seems like some people breeze through them better than others. So, what’s the secret to their success? I posed this question on social media to see how others handle life when things don’t go so well. I quickly received several responses, such as: Talking with a trusted friend Changing…