Do you find it difficult to give yourself care and compassion? Do you worry that if you’re too easy on yourself, you’ll drop the ball? This type of harsh inner critic is often linked to a childhood in which your needs went unmet. Self-parenting can help you meet those needs today while enhancing rather than…
Have you been feeling tired often lately? Do you also get frequent headaches? If you’ve been experiencing unbearable headaches lately or your tiredness is already disrupting your daily routine, the best thing you can do is consult a doctor. Headache and tiredness are common symptoms of several health conditions, and research shows a direct connection…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ It’s no secret that the workforce has been radically altered in the past couple of years. Whether you’re staying the course in your current role, joining the Great Resignation, or navigating your own business, it’s worth taking a beat to consider where you’re headed—what is your ultimate goal? What’s…
You’ve had at least one or two in your life, right? Those fake friends who are snakes in disguise. They abuse you, use you, and pretend to love you – only to stab you in the back or kick you to the curb when it suits them. Or when you have nothing else to offer…
You love your partner — but feel less enthusiastic about your overbearing mother-in-law. You don’t hate her; it’s just that she’s always around, or always offering problematic advice, or always butting in where she doesn’t belong. Basically, she’s the human embodiment of nosey, overbearing, passive-aggressive judgment. So today, we’re looking at setting boundaries with in-laws.…
Your best friend is one of the most significant people in your life. Remind her of that by sending her a note with some words that show how you feel. She will greatly appreciate the sentiment. You may even start a new trend. The two of you could start trading best friend letters monthly or…
Summer does not necessarily mean perfect weather. Sometimes it’s sweltering outside, but a record-smashing heat wave doesn’t have to limit your recreational activities. There are plenty of fun things to do when it’s hot outside. Some are inside, which is appropriate if the heat index is dangerous. When the heat is more inviting, you can…
When I began my work to improve ‘physician engagement’ in a large healthcare organization; the approach to well-being was to give a talk about ‘three good things’. There has been research done in this area that shows finding things to be grateful for is an effective method to both improve and sustain improved mood. But…
I grew up, as so many men in our society do, believing I was supposed to have it all together. We’ve been conditioned to believe that being a successful man means always being strong, knowing what to do, and keeping our vulnerabilities hidden. We were taught to project an attitude of absolute confidence in our…
The Principal of Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen on the simple ritual that boosts her mood and helps her maintain perspective throughout the day. By Kirthi Mani, Principal, Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen What is one or more microstep that helps you thrive in any of these areas of your life: Sleep, unplugging and…
