Grief can exist in many different forms and can impact our ability to cope with a loss. The American Psychological Association defines grief as “the anguished experienced after significant loss”. This month’s mentor article will focus specifically on grief related to pets and how this [...]
Friendship in our later years isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. Strong social ties protect mood, sharpen memory, and add meaning to everyday routines. Many older adults say that companionship, not perfection matters most: a walking buddy, a neighbor who checks in, a small circle that [...]
In any workplace, challenges are bound to arise among workers, even in the most professional work environment. It can be either frustration from members of the public, a coworker that is under so much stress or a conversation that gets tense, and things escalate. Sometimes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As we honor Mother’s Day this May, it’s always important to take a moment to acknowledge, celebrate and support the mothers among us, not only in our personal lives but in our workplaces and different professional environments. Without a doubt, mothers in the workforce juggle [...]
In these times where there is an increase in the use of the digital world, the boundaries between work, rest and social interaction have become blurred. It is undeniable the enhancement technology has made in our world today, but that also comes with excessive screen [...]
