Your college years are all about figuring out who you are and what you want to do with your life. If you’re lucky, you’ll get it right the first time–but if you don’t, you’ll be in good company with the other 73% of college graduates who don’t work in a field related to their undergraduate … Read more
Communication is one of those interpersonal skills that you may not think you need much help with. You may think, “Communication is easy, I can relay a message to another person!” But communication is so much more than being able to shoot someone an email. The methods we use to communicate with each other is … Read more
When you are faced with negative or disturbing emotions, can you still be productive at work or remain focused on your everyday obligations? If your answer is yes, this means that you have high emotional self-control. While having emotional self-control does not mean that you completely ignore your negative emotions, it does mean that you’re … Read more
Want a simple hack to quickly improve your life? One trick is to lean on a psychological concept known as the Zeigarnik In this article, I am going to detail the Zeigarnik effect and how you can use it to improve your life. Let’s get started by taking a deeper look at the details behind … Read more
I’m sure you can think of a time when you were working on something that you had little to no interest in doing. It’s tedious to watch the clock while you’re working, but you can’t help but do so if you’re disengaged or disinterested in the task. But this mental state certainly won’t allow you … Read more
Picture yourself on a typical Sunday night. Do you feel refreshed and energized as you look forward to the upcoming week? Or is there a slight (to severe) feeling of dread present when you think about waking up the next morning? Unlike other new beginnings that bring us enthusiasm and joy, Mondays have been found … Read more
Most people automatically think of Mother Teresa when they come across the inspiring poem, “Do It Anyway”. The words written in the verses of this poem were very meaningful to Mother Theresa, as she had it displayed on the wall of her home to help motivate the children in Calcutta. However, Mother Teresa’s poem was … Read more
Think for a second about how many conversations you have every day. Whether it’s a professional exchange with someone at work or you’re making small talk with someone on the subway, it’s hard to go a day without having a conversation. In fact, one study found that the average person has 27 conversations per day, … Read more
You’ve done your research to pick out your ideal bullet journal. You’ve compiled all of the pens you want to use and have decided on a color-coding system. Or, you’ve finally found an app that works just right for you to help you track your progress with your habits. But now what? One of the … Read more
As a social worker in a busy hospital, I often find myself overwhelmed with requests, crises, and pressing issues that need an immediate resolution. Sometimes, I feel so bombarded by demands that I freeze, not knowing where to even start. When working in healthcare, there is little room for error. Tasks need to be completed … Read more