Jun 24, 2022EQ 101: What Is EQ And Why It Is ImportantEQ 101: What Is EQ And Why It Is Important The past few years have been exhausting. The pandemic has caused disruptions in our daily lives and in society that have left many of us looking for ways to cope with significant life changes beyond our control. If you’ve experienced…Emotions5 min readEmotions5 min read
Jun 13, 20225 Actions to Cope with Anxiety and Depression in a Post Pandemic Era5 Actions to Cope with Anxiety and Depression in a Post Pandemic Era Many have lost loved ones or have experienced debilitating health issues as the result of COVID-19. The human cost has been great, but the social costs of the pandemic have been great and far-reaching too. While the…Depression And Covid 195 min readDepression And Covid 195 min read
Jun 6, 2022Seven Thinking Traps and How to Avoid ThemHave you ever had a sense that something was going to be a disaster, or that someone didn’t like you, despite a lack of evidence? If you have experienced these types of thoughts, chances are you’ve experienced cognitive distortions, also known as thinking traps. Cognitive distortions are like viruses of…Thinking Traps5 min readThinking Traps5 min read
May 26, 2022Six Things You Can Do to Reduce Doomscrolling“Doomscrolling is like clickbait on steroids. Neuroscience shows us that the human brain is wired for negativity and pays extra attention to anything that might harm us. That’s why all those scare-inducing headlines about spiking COVID cases, outrageous political maneuvers, looting, and rioting keep you glued.” Daniel G. Amen MD …Doomscrolling7 min readDoomscrolling7 min read
May 13, 2022An epidemic of burnout in the middle of a pandemic — six work areas you need to watch.“Burnout is nature’s way of telling you, you’ve been going through the motions your soul has departed; you’re a zombie, a member of the walking dead, a sleepwalker.” ― Sam Keen In more clinical terms, burnout is a psychological/ occupational syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced efficiency in the…Work Life Balance7 min readWork Life Balance7 min read
May 7, 2022You Can Be Nonpartisan But Never Apolitical — Surviving Politics at WorkYou Can Be Nonpartisan But Never Apolitical — Surviving Politics at Work What is workplace politics? Workplace politics is a process by which people jockey for position and influence inside an organization. It is played out in a multivariable system, making it dynamic and hard to predict. It is the…Politics At Work3 min readPolitics At Work3 min read
May 4, 2022The Dopamine Rush and Addiction on Social MediaThe Dopamine Rush and Addiction on Social Media There is an old PSA campaign from many years ago of an egg frying in a pan, and the caption below said, “this is your brain on drugs.” I wonder what the image would be if we borrowed this old PSA campaign strategy for social media use effect on the…Dopamine Detox4 min readDopamine Detox4 min read
Apr 28, 2022Toxic Positivity in an Instagram Age“I’d rather be whole than good” — Carl Jung There’s a pervasive “think positive thoughts” trend that has rooted itself in North America, and probably other parts that has gone viral since the COVID pandemic. There is no shortage of self-help gurus who tell you that you too can be…Toxic Positivity7 min readToxic Positivity7 min read
Apr 12, 2022Did Will Smith Experience an Amygdala Hijacking?Did Will Smith Experience an Amygdala Hijacking? The Oscars is a big night, a spectacle grander than most. In attendance are the biggest stars and the biggest egos in Hollywood, Tinsel Town royalty all found together under one roof: the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. …Will Smith5 min readWill Smith5 min read
Apr 12, 2022Let the Buyer Beware — 4 Common Myths About Anger ManagementLet the Buyer Beware — 4 Common Myths About Anger Management So, you’re searching for an anger management program. Either you’ve come to this decision by choice, or you have been mandated by your workplace or court. Searching for an anger program can be difficult. …Anger Management4 min readAnger Management4 min read
