By Kelechi Udoagwu Exploring your inner character and making art with no inhibitions People around the world are spending more time online than ever. Some of us are working and networking; others are catching up on Netflix, involved in communities, or scrolling through social feeds, creating and consuming content. Others, though, are exploring their creative …
By Laura Crandall Slowing down: the antidote to a busy, hectic life The thought of trying to “slow down” your schedule may seem nearly impossible. You may feel like you’d love to slow down – but you’re just too busy! The nature of our work and the rhythm of our lives makes moving at a …
By Kate Lingren How healing our vulnerable parts allows us to see our true character Throughout our lives, we have all absorbed information that impacts our daily decisions. While some of that information can be useful in the day-to-day, limiting memories of old experiences may also keep us from connecting to our character. To make …
By Toufic Hakim, PhD What we can do and learn when we’re in a state of discord and crisis? We’ve all heard the quote by Martin Luther King Jr. suggesting that how we respond to adversity is a manifestation of our true character. In today’s reality, this notion could not be more pertinent. “Our ultimate …
By Jaime Hollander How to find focus to be more productive When I was young I couldn’t just have an interest. It needed to be a bright, burning, all-consuming passion. My grandmother gifted me a few old porcelain figures and, for a period of time, my passion became finding and acquiring more admittedly hideous porcelain …
By Kate Lingren It all comes down to our internal struggles and listening to both sides of the conflict. You want to quit your job – but maybe you don’t. On the one hand, your boss makes you want to run screaming out of the building. Between the micromanaging and the unpredictability, getting through …
By Laura Crandall Why I am resistant to the term “The New Normal” I have strong opinions about certain popular words and phrases. I feel about “learnings,” “journey,” and “it is what it is” the way many people feel about the word “moist:” each one makes me cringe in reflexive and somewhat recalcitrant ways (and …
By Jaime Hollander Yes, you’re working and you’re home, but context is everything Yesterday, two different friends in two different cities had the same insight: “You aren’t working from home. You’re at home, during a crisis, trying to work.” It’s absolutely true—but, at the same time, a tricky balance to strike. I need to produce. …
BY Kelechi Udoagwu An introvert’s simple guide to navigating a hyper-active workplace Why do most introverts find it hard to cope in today’s work environment? Oftentimes it’s about not being able to retreat to a quiet place or not being able to get a few minutes alone to think and recharge. The now-common communal, open-floor …
Criticism is not a sign of failure or an insult, it’s a gift I’ll just say it: failure and criticism stink. Hearing something critical can be hard and uncomfortable, even if you’re great at taking constructive feedback. No matter how many times you encounter and navigate these forces, it’s not easy to admit that you …