Traditionally, you think of mentorship as a new staffer being paired with a more experienced employee. But what if we said there’s been a new twist in the mentorship dynamic? Yep, programs are going away with the outdated arrangement for a more modern approach called reverse mentoring. “Reverse mentoring is where a more senior employee … Read more
You’re not alone if you struggle with loneliness or wonder, “Why can’t I make friends?” It might seem difficult or impossible to make new connections as an adult, but if you’re willing to put in the effort, you can undoubtedly build new relationships. This article covers possible reasons you’ve been unsuccessful in making friends and … Read more
Storytelling is typically described as telling or writing stories. These narratives are often told for entertainment and to engage listeners or readers. Storytelling, however, is also powerful in shaping your mental health. We are storytellers when we share with a family member about a negative event that happened at the market. We also are storytellers when … Read more
It’s easy to discount the importance of having high self-esteem. However, having positive personal regard can be the difference between feeling good about and taking care of yourself and not. We’ve likely all heard the advice to believe in yourself, value yourself, be your own cheerleader, and that you can’t fully love others until you love … Read more
Choosing to be thankful may well be an easy and accessible way to boost your happiness. There is a definite link between gratitude and happiness. First, what is happiness? When we think of happiness, we usually think of it as a subjective sense of well-being, a feeling of joy and satisfaction. What many people may not … Read more
People tend to be social creatures, and research has shown that social connections are vital for both emotional and physical well-being. However, alone time, which is sometimes called private time or solitary time and simply means spending time by yourself, is also good for you as it plays a positive role in mental health. Being around other … Read more
When you aren’t accepting of your body, it can lead to more negative emotions and could even contribute to the development of an eating disorder.1 Two approaches for being more accepting of your body—imperfections and all—are body positivity and body neutrality. Here we explore what these approaches mean, as well as how they came about (the body … Read more
Being nice to others is an important way to spread kindness and positivity. In addition to benefitting others, research suggests that this type of prosocial behavior can also boost your own mental well-being. How to Become a Nicer Person Becoming a nicer person isn’t as hard as you might think. There are things that you … Read more
Stress is a powerful thing, and while we usually think of it as affecting our moods, it can also have profound effects on our bodies, including our ability to regulate blood sugar. As stress hormones are released, our insulin levels drop, which can cause a rise in blood sugar. This can be particularly serious for someone who … Read more
In relationships, boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by your partner, says Leigh McInnis, LPC, executive director at Newport Healthcare, Virginia. When it comes to love, people tend to think that they should love their partners unconditionally and be willing to do anything for them. However, unconditional love isn’t … Read more