It’s the end of a long day at work and you’re coming home. You’re not hungry but craving something that will make you feel better. You stop by your favourite fast food joint and grab your go-to snack combo. You’re driving with one hand in a bag of fries and the other on your steering … Read more
Love it or hate it, email has become a go-to method of communication for most workplaces.1 More than 200 billion emails are sent every day, worldwide.2 Most of us have more work-related conversations over email than we do in person. But, how often do we pause to consider the impact of our emails? The tone, structure, and … Read more
Have you ever felt stuck in a conversation that feels like it’s running on fumes? We’ve all been there. Awkward silences creep in, and you scramble to think of something to say besides “the weather sure is something, huh?” You’re grasping for straws and wish the ground would open up and swallow you whole. Keeping … Read more
Have you ever bought an outfit you liked on someone only to realize it didn’t look good on you? If you’re nodding along as you read this, you may want to try color analysis. Introduced by fashion designer and color theorist Suzanne Caygill in the 1940s, the process involves assessing an individual’s coloration to identify … Read more
There are countless famous jokes about mansplaining, like the one where a dude tells a woman she’s wrong about a scientific paper that she was actually the author of, but mansplaining isn’t just for memes and twitter threads. Unfortunately, it’s very real, a fact to which most women can probably attest. While there is of course room … Read more
My mother was relentless in instilling a strong work ethic in my family. Growing up, we didn’t have much. But we believed in self-reliance and getting things done, no matter what, to get the things we did have. Her value systems forever shaped my attitude and behaviors, teaching me to channel a wholehearted commitment to … Read more
Even if Americans are on a budget, there are certain things they won’t give up. People prioritize everything from purchasing beauty products and eating out at restaurants, to specialty foods and entertainment.1 For many, these small things are little luxuries that mean a lot. “A little luxury is something that brings a spark of joy, beauty, … Read more
Simply put, soul searching means trying to find meaning and purpose in life. It’s all about figuring out the “why” for our existence, and it’s about fueling our lives with purpose and intent. Soul searching is something we all do at one point or another. It’s totally healthy and meaningful to engage in soul searching. Ready … Read more
Is there a side of you that you suppress during certain social situations? Or maybe one you don’t even know you hide? That’s your shadow. Shadow work is uncovering the hidden parts of your psyche to understand yourself more, heal from old wounds, and improve relationships. In other words, it’s the work you do on … Read more
Taking care of your mental health often doesn’t seem as straightforward as caring for your physical health. It’s relatively simple to stay on top of your yearly physical or make changes to your exercise regimen, for example.. However, with your mental health, it can be a little more complex—there is definitely no one-size-fits all method … Read more