When I joined my first-ever group therapy session via Zoom, I had no idea what to expect. I hadn’t sought it out, but when a new therapist I was talking to said she ran a group for women my age who were going through life changes, I decided to give it a shot, since I…
Apple has proven to be a decent advocate for accessibility in recent years by making everyday tasks easier for people with disabilities, learning how to best support entrepreneurs with disabilities and continuing to upgrade and expand accessibility features across all its platforms. On Tuesday, May 13, Apple introduced multiple exciting accessibility features slated to debut…
Are you just unmotivated? Or are you heading straight toward burnout or another type of mental health crisis? Sometimes, it can be hard to differentiate between the two. But getting to know yourself here is undeniably important. And it can save you tons of angst and exhaustion later on down the line. So, what are…
Mindfulness isn’t just a trendy movement. It’s an entirely different way of thinking and being—a lifestyle, if you will. The basic definition of mindfulness is the state of being fully aware of the current moment without judgment. It is allowing yourself to take note of your surroundings, feelings and sensations through a more objective lens…
The question “How would you describe a successful person?” breeds a flurry of descriptive answers. Some people might say these individuals are “intelligent,” “confident” or “passionate.” Perhaps others would label them as “disciplined” and “decisive.” But, above all else, someone who is successful is resilient. It’s easy to think that successful people breeze through life…
Leadership success has long been linked to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ). However, Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is emerging as the ultimate game-changer. As change accelerates and uncertainty becomes the norm, leaders who can evolve and thrive in the face of disruption will succeed. “In the world of accelerating change, adaptability is the thing,”…
For many professionals, the ping of a work email after hours is a persistent reminder that the workday rarely ends on time. As the lines between professional and personal time continue to blur, people check messages before bed and respond to requests on weekends, rarely disconnecting from work. “We’re not wired to be working 24/7;…
The modern grocery shopping experience has taken a troubling turn with the option to split your $78 bill into “four easy payments.” When did we start financing essentials like bananas and bread? New research from PartnerCentric reveals 52% of Americans use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, with 31% using them for groceries. Let that…
We are all subject to life’s inevitable harsh conditions and challenges. It could be the weather, culture, gender stereotypes, or genetic predispositions, to mention a few. Hence, we are all faced with a myriad of impediments, yet what differentiates us – and the quality of life we ultimately lead – is our mindset. We are…
A few years back, I was five weeks postpartum with my fifth child and I cracked my computer back open. My marketing and journalism business was waiting. I was ready to do something that had nothing to do with diapers, pacis, nursing or sleep schedules for a few hours. I went about a lighter version…
