The transition back to in-office work brings a unique set of challenges, especially for those who experienced a long period of remote work. The shift to an in-person work environment can feel overwhelming, whether it's adjusting to new routines, balancing work with life or dealing with the emotional impact of change. The first step in managing this stress is acknowledging...

The stressors of the past several months have caused many of us to feel like we’re in fight or flight mode. Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re having difficulty making decisions or having issues with your short-term memory. Or maybe you’re feeling numb and disassociated and have trouble finding motivation. All of these feelings are signs that you’re living in survival...

With everything going on in your work life right now, does it sometimes feel like you’re trying to walk through quick sand? Do you barely have the energy to make it through the day, often feeling on edge and exhausted? The cloud of uncertainty you’re living under right now may have caused a shift from feeling like you’re thriving to...

With all up the upheaval in our professional lives, waking up in a “bad mood” can feel like an everyday occurrence. It can make us want to hide and isolate ourselves from friends, family and life in general. We may not even be aware at how much negativity has affected our day-to-day thinking. Negativity can feel like a vicious cycle:...

Change and uncertainty have been constants in our professional lives for the past several months and it can be incredibly difficult to deal with day-in and day-out. It can make us feel very discouraged and cynical and we may feel like it’s impossible to break the cycle of negative thinking. Did you know that we have about 50,000 spontaneous thoughts,...

When you picture your retirement years, what do you see? Maybe your mornings are spent sleeping in and enjoying a good book along with your coffee. Or perhaps you’re spending your time relaxing and lying on the beach. But for many retirees, once the novelty of “getting to do whatever I want” wears off, they’re left with the nagging question...

We probably all know someone who was so anxious to retire, only to sit on the couch most of the day watching television. Maybe you’ve witnessed a family member or close friend retire and lose that “spark” they had when they were working. Most likely, you’ve said to yourself, “that will never be me!” Yet, so many retirees are so...

Life has few guarantees, but one thing you can count on is change. And for so many of us, the past few months have really put that to the test. Living with uncertainty for a prolonged period can feel like it’s taking a toll and often in ways that we don’t even realize. Last month, we looked at why we’re...

Change and uncertainty have been constant in our professional lives for the past few months. We’re living in a VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) and it can be incredibly difficult for people to deal with day-in and day-out. It can also make us feel very isolated and alone. We may feel shame, a loss in self-confidence and elevated levels...

Change and uncertainty. These two words have been constants in our professional lives for the past few months. Everyday seems to bring new questions, messages and expectations. It’s stressful, to say the least, when it feels like our world is being turned upside down. Change, at its core, is difficult for people to deal with, particularly when it’s not by...