There’s an old “Peanuts” cartoon where Linus famously retorts to Lucy, “I love mankind…It’s people I can’t stand!!” Can you relate? Have you ever come home from a long day and thought to yourself: “Why don’t I like people? Why do I find them so irritating? Is something wrong with me?” If so, don’t worry…
Conversations about domestic violence usually involve men abusing women. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three women is abused, as is one in four men. Regardless if it’s a man, woman, or non-binary person doing the hitting or shoving, it’s wrong (if not legitimate self-defense). Abuse — physical…
Sometimes, it can be hard to find things to smile about. Whether going through a difficult time or just feeling stressed and distracted by your regular routine, it’s not always easy to stop and enjoy the little moments. Finding something to make you smile requires paying attention and being more mindful as you go through…
With up to 50% of the US population being introverted, there’s a high chance you’ll end up dating at least one introvert. Knowing what to expect and how to accommodate their personality will help them feel comfortable with you and give your relationship the best chance of thriving. What is an introvert? An introvert typically…
You’ve found a woman who makes your heart skip a beat and your soul smile. She’s so special you’re now practicing proper toilet seat etiquette and canceling plans with the crew. You’re anxious to let her know exactly how you feel — but you’re not exactly the next Wordsworth. So, to help you express exactly…
Business leaders and managers often have a hard time creating employee schedules that satisfy everyone. It is especially challenging for managers to create a weekly schedule for new hires. Successfully scheduling business requires balancing the needs of the business and employees and developing a streamlined process. It can be daunting and stressful, but it is a…
Technology lies at the heart of the future of all work. We’ve all heard about how the shifting operations from a corporate office to a home network presented a complex set of challenges, even for those employees who have relied on VPNs for enhanced privacy and security. When it comes to designing the future of…
Dr. Gail Gross, Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed., a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and member of APA Division 39, is a nationally recognized family, child development, and human behavior expert, author, and educator. Her positive and integrative approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems. Dr. Gross is frequently called upon by…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Catastrophic thinking, in its simplest form, is when an individual assumes the worst will come true. It is when a person sees an unfavorable outcome of an event and then decides if it does happen, the result will be a disaster. Catastrophic thinking is taking a setback to the…
In times of crisis and change, the most effective way of strengthening or revitalising the mutual cohesion within teams is to create a feeling of belonging to the company. By helping to support each other, team spirit is a great way to improve individual well-being. Human beings long to be together. We need contact like our…
