Like for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a mental health journey for me. If there is one thing I learned through COVID, it was that I had been a hamster on a wheel for the last decade. While the burnout for healthcare professionals and frontline workers is very real right now, the beginning…
As the “Great Resignation” continues, quit rates hold steady: 4.4 million Americans put in their two-week notices in February 2022. This number is only slightly lower than November 2021’s record high. After seeing this data, you might be wondering, “Is now a good time for me to switch jobs, too?” If you’re entertaining the idea of changing…
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…
photo credit: Bruce Glikas As the looming legislative ax hovers over all our heads, the release of Harvey Fierstein’s memoir, I Was Better Last Night (Knopf, 2022), couldn’t be better timed. Harvey’s voice has always been singular and I don’t mean the sound of it. In 1983 when I was a 17-year-old gay kid on Long Island,…
Don’t try to help everyone, yes, it is great to want to help everyone, but you literally cannot. The more clearly you define your mission, vision, and the demographic you serve the more impact you will be able to make. For someone who wants to set aside money to establish a Philanthropic Foundation or Fund, what…
Change Your Way of Thinking When it comes to being human, rejection is an almost inescapable part of the experience. Nobody has ever been successful in love or in life without having to deal with rejection at some point. Despite the fact that the majority of us experience it, the times when we do are…
Go for it! As soon as the going gets rough, the vast majority of people RETURN TO THEIR FAMILIAR RESTRICTIONS! Consider a time when you were a small child and experienced fear. What did you tend to do? If you were like the majority of children, you went in search of your mother or some…
Love always triumphs In the relationship between God and humans, love is the connecting energy. If that connection is established, the fact of the unity of all beings becomes a reality. As a result, love triumphs over all forms of anger and other unpleasant emotions. We bring about peace wherever we send love to others.…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. With the onset of summer comes an influx of beachy beauty looks. We’re talking bronzed goddess beats, pops of bright color, and, of course, the faux-sun glow. While proper sun…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. When someone mentions plant-based eating, your mind likely wanders to lush salads and smoothie bowls chock-full of superfoods. But a well-rounded plant-based diet goes far beyond these basics—and the easiest…
