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Stress

The benefits of microbreaks! Let’s break into it!

Now, you might be asking, what the heck are microbreaks? If anything, I want as big of a break as possible! I get it but hear me out. New research found that microbreaks throughout the workday increase work engagement...read more


Depression

Let’s talk openly about our mental health.

Whether you follow the Royal Family or not, or agree with the decisions of the various family members or not is not what this post is about. Although this piece by Vox addresses Meghan Markle’s disclosure of experiencing suicidal...read more


Anger

Anger is normal and we can try to understand it!

Let us get the obvious stated upfront; what an absolute roller coaster of emotion the past year has been for everyone. Over this past year we, collectively, have had to deal with feeling cut off socially from friends and...read more


Life Transitions

Are you “Alonely”? How it differs from being lonely

Are you “alonely”? Or like me, is this a new term for you as well? Well according to Robert Carlton, a psychologist that studies loneliness and social isolation, alonely is when there is a need to spend time by...read more


Stress

Stress, anxiety, or feeling down? What is this telling me?

Sleep that is not restorative, headaches, irritability, a general sluggish feeling, or even nausea. I imagine these are all feelings that most people find unpleasant. Some might even immediately label them as signs of stress, anxiety, or feeling blue....read more


Stress

Let’s talk about “Time Management”

One of the underappreciated aspects of pre-pandemic work was how it structured our days. Some ways required conscious effort, such as waking up on time to arrive at work on time. Other ways offered less conscious structure, a co-worker...read more