A new way to Approach life purpose as it relates to career and work. It’s the blessing and the curse of being human: we wonder what our purpose in life is. Unlike animals who, as far as we know, go about their business based on instinct alone, we are left to ponder why we exist …
Insomniacs, this one’s for you. You get into bed after a long and exhausting day at work. Your body feels tired, yet tomorrow’s to do list flashes across your eyes, and you start to feel like you’re forgetting something. Did you reply to that email? Did you order the dog food? Did you set your …
Let go of Imposter Syndrome and start saying YES to YOU. Despite years of hard work, a college degree, and success in your career, you still ask yourself: “do I really belong here?” You are constantly trying to prove yourself as worthy of your position. You take on more and more work, but no matter …
Read on if you’ve recently been asked, “When are you giving me grandbabies?” Getting a degree. Buying a house. Getting married. Starting a family. All of these are considered “life milestones.” And while they can bring excitement and joy, they can also inspire anxiety and frustration. Whether you are currently pursuing one or more of …
Taking medication to address anxiety, depression, trauma, or other related issues is still highly stigmatized. Let’s unpack why. Note: This article is only meant as an educational resource, not to provide clinical recommendations. According to a 2019 national survey, 16% of adults receiving some form of mental health treatment also received medication to improve their …
At the beginning of the pandemic, when many couples were quarantined at home together, there was talk of a potential “COVID baby boom” to be expected 9 months later. However, there was no baby boom. And here’s the reason why: “Two zebras won’t mate in front of a lion.” Translation: in the presence of a …
Over half of American adults are “financially anxious” and function with a poor level of financial literacy. Financial literacy really just means an ability to understand and use the financial skills that most impact your personal finances — budgeting, saving, and managing debt. If poor financial literacy equates to poor financial well-being, then we can assume …
“Social success” means something vastly different to each of us. Pop culture, and especially social media, has made us feel like a successful social life equates to a large circle of close friends who are always out doing stuff together. For some us (looking at you, extroverts), spending lots of time with groups of friends …
Growing up in church (or any organized religion) can be awesome. The sense of community and belonging, the comfort of long-standing traditions, a place that feels familiar. This article is in no way an attack on religion. It is, however, a deeper dive into the unintended consequences some of us might be experiencing after participating …
Sometimes, it’s the little things that add up. We’re so focused on our work that we forget to drink enough water, we skip lunch too many times in a row, or we sit staring at a screen all day. Being career-motivated and passionate about what you do can often mean putting your work and/or your …
