Vacations are great for relaxation, and they are necessary, but they don’t always address the underlying causes of burnout. Vacations are often expected to be the ultimate time to recharge after feeling stress and burnout. It is also assumed that one will return feeling much more [...]
Why is PTO important and how can using your PTO be beneficial? Paid time off (PTO) is not solely reserved for sick days or vacations. This month’s mentor article will focus on ways to utilize PTO that are purposeful, planful, mindful and intentional. In doing [...]
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to refocusing on what it means to truly take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. While self-care is often portrayed as bubble baths or spa days, real wellness is deeper. It’s about checking in with yourself [...]
Summer brings sun, freedom, and often split custody schedules that need careful coordination. Whether you share time weekly, biweekly, or on a 2-2-3 rotation, the key is clear, low-conflict communication from the start. Use a shared online calendar or co-parenting app like AppClose, to record [...]
Purposeful Parenting Month is upon us and the long summer gives us lots of time to grow and develop the parent/child relationship. Purposeful Parenting Month is a time to focus on intentional parenting, setting goals for children's development, and fostering positive relationships through open communication [...]
July marks BIPOC Mental Health Month (formerly Minority Mental Health Awareness Month), a time dedicated to recognizing the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color. This observance reminds us that systemic inequities, cultural stigma, and intergenerational trauma all shape our [...]
Every day, there is something new out there that people and companies want to try or implement into our daily work/ lives. There are new tools, smarter technologies and faster systems that are promised to help increase productivity and efficiency and with every company wanting [...]
When we think of someone struggling emotionally, we often picture tears, visible sadness, or an outright confession that something isn’t okay. But for many men, the signs of emotional distress show up differently — and they often go unnoticed. This is especially true during times [...]
What is Juneteenth, you may ask? Juneteenth (June 19th), also known as Black Independence Day or Freedom Day, is more than just a day off. It is a day celebrated annually to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Two years [...]
June’s Employee Wellness Month is a reminder that our mental and emotional health deserves as much attention as our to-do lists. Juggling deadlines, meetings, and inbox overload can blur the line between work and self, and without intentional support, stress can quietly undermine productivity and [...]
