Category: Psychology

  • It’s All About First Impressions!

    Don’t Worry, You Made a Better First Impression Than You Think October 9, 2018 Written by Mae Rice Meeting someone new can be nerve-wracking. The possibilities, good and bad, feel endless. What if they don’t laugh at your jokes? What if they’re secretly a psychopath? What if you’re a psychopath and they’re the first person to figure it…

  • Set a time limit on negativity.

    Originally posted on Thriving Under Pressure: Time is in such short supply. The sooner we appreciate its value, the better life becomes. When I was a kid my mom set the egg timer for almost everything we did; whether it was how long we spent doing our homework, weeding the garden, watching television, or complaining…

  • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Ready to Change Careers

    Ready to change careers? By Sharlyn Lauby | October 6, 2016 According to a study from LinkedIn, young professionals today change jobs more than their older counterparts. Now, that statistic alone shouldn’t be a surprise or a concern. People change jobs all the time. It’s a natural part of our professional lives and shouldn’t be viewed as a failure. The…

  • Working From Home With Depression

    Working From Home With Depression: Tips for Success Lara DeSanto EDITOR Sep 19, 2018 iStock One of the most common symptoms of depression is fatigue, often accompanied by an overwhelming feeling of “I don’t want to do anything, at all, ever.” Couple these feelings with a remote work position, and it can be a recipe for…

  • Do you make friends easily?

    A smile “can disarm a lot of people,” Anderson Abrell adds. “It’s a [very] powerful tool.”