“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” ~Rumi A few months ago, someone I had dated briefly seven years ago reached out to apologize for his past behavior. Many of us know how being ghosted can evoke a mix of frustration, bursts of anger, and an underlying sense of utter powerlessness. Degrees …
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I used to love a drink when flying: A martini in the airport bar while I waited to board the plane, or a plastic cup of white wine from the flight attendant, eased my fear of flying and got me into “vacation mood.” Drinking and traveling went hand-in-hand and when I got sober over 10 …
Juggling work, personal responsibilities, family needs, professional development, extracurricular activities and much more can be challenging to say the very least. According to Kristin Papa—a licensed clinical social worker specializing in burnout—managing these demands is particularly difficult in workplaces with unrealistic expectations, a lack of autonomy and insufficient resources or clarity. As a new public-school …
In The Principles of Psychology, William James shared that we’re all bundles of habits—good or bad. And breaking or building habits might require more effort than you expected. Whether it’s waking up early, giving up smoking, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, each requires discipline. But how do you stay motivated when the long-term benefits aren’t …
A little over a year ago, a pivotal moment took place for writers, freelancers and entrepreneurs in the creative world. After five long months of intense negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) secured significant changes and rights that ripple far beyond Hollywood. We’re looking back at the lessons learned from the writers’ strike, because …