By Angela Copeland Last week was a big one. One president left office, while another joined. The transition of power in the United States has been quite a complicated matter. Chances are that recent events in our Capitol have dominated your news feed. And, if you’re like many people, work can provide a much-needed break…
By Angela Copeland As the pandemic continues to rage on in the United States, many of us have felt locked indoors. We’ve felt isolated. It’s been lonely. It’s scary. This is especially true for anyone who is living away from their loved ones. It can be hard to get help with things when you need…
By Angela Copeland The New Year is finally here. We’ve been waiting for 2021 since Friday, March 13, 2020. That was the day that it became apparent that a pandemic was going to be a big part of 2020. Since then, we’ve felt that if we can just hang on until January, things will go…
By Stan Popovich I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years. It was very challenging and there were times I felt like giving up. As I dealt with my mental health, the first thing I did was admit I had a problem, and I sought the services of a mental health professional. In…
By Angela Copeland Burnout is not a badge. Yet somehow, we wear it every day as if we may get a prize. Grinding yourself down is not a contest. I wish we could all agree on this. Productivity at work is the highest when we are rested and when we are taking care of ourselves….
By Angela Copeland We’re all ready for this year to be over. Most days have been painful, as we watch the news and wait for things to change. It’s felt helpless and at times, hopeless. But it’s beginning to look like we’re in the final stretch of this pandemic marathon. With that in mind, try…
By Angela Copeland Have you had enough of 2020? Let’s look to what you can expect in your 2021 workplace. The 2020 pandemic has been a historic year. We’ve experienced unexpected change and, interestingly, some of that change may be here to stay. Recently, Glassdoor’s chief economist, Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, shared his five predictions on…
By Angela Copeland I recently received a question from a reader. The reader asked at what point in your career you will have reached your ideal potential. In other words, when should you stop moving up and seeking more money and a better title? When do you run the risk of messing things up? When…
By Stan Popovich Life can be full of stressful situations that cause anxiety and fear. Between work, maintaining your household, paying bills, and general anxiety about the state of the world, it’s important to maintain mindfulness and make your mental health a priority. Here’s how to achieve mindfulness with meditation to improve your mental health….
By Angela Copeland This week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Normally, it’s an opportunity to gather together with loved ones, eat way too much good food, and watch a little football. It’s typically an opportunity to express gratitude for our good fortune. This year, it’s a little different. The pandemic and 2020 have created a challenging…
