Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes the victim(s) question their reality. It is employed by master manipulators (who are often abusers or narcissists) to gain more power over the victim. This is often seen in close relationships, such as those between partners, friends, even brother and sister—but gaslighting…
Work is a common cause of stress, for a number of reasons, including: fear of losing one’s job, gossip, and a long commute. You can take control of these stressors and ultimately improve your mental health by working for yourself. It’s important to note that self-employment doesn’t come without stress—the…
A lot of factors work together to breed the right job for you—these include passion, enjoyment, location, work/life balance, and workplace culture. When it comes to personal fulfillment, it’s important that you’re passionate about your job and truly enjoy what you’re doing: if you don’t find passion and enjoyment in…
A few days ago, I was having an initial session with a new client. She works at a well-known New York Investment Banking company, a job she felt extremely proud to have. Like me, she was an HBCU grad but had only worked in Corporate America for 5 years in…
When we’re debilitated by a painfully sore throat, stuffy nose, and pounding headache, we’re quick to call out of work. When we’re injured with a broken arm or sprained ankle, we don’t think twice about taking a couple days off. But when we’re stressed out of our minds or struggling…
It’s important we manage work stress, so as to avoid harmful effects like depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and other mental as well as physical consequences. If you’re struggling with overwhelming stress at work, you should first reevaluate and redefine the right work-life balance for you, which accounts for your…
Oftentimes, there’s a big difference between having a good day at work and a productive day at work—sure, sometimes they go hand-in-hand, but at others they don’t. Think back to a time when you were nearing a major deadline and had to crank out a large workload. After hours of…
The other morning, my favorite morning radio hosts were talking about a topic near and dear to my heart: millennials. I am a millennial, so of course I was intrigued and interested in what they had to say. Well, according to them, millennials are changing the functionality of any given…
Do you dread waking up for work each morning? Do you feel defeated, tired, and unhappy at the end of each day? Well, not for long, if I have any say in the matter. Your career shouldn’t suck the life out of you—instead, it should fulfill you. Here are 8…
My dad was an automotive controller for nearly 30 years. He ensured operations ran smoothly each day, saw that financial planning was in order, and upheld the company’s moral standards. The latter was a significant part of his job, and he was happy to fulfill that duty, but it also…
Congratulations! You’ve scored a job interview. I can only imagine how excited you were to hear the news—although, it’s very possible that initial excitement is now overshadowed by your nerves. Because now’s the time to prepare for the interview and then actually attend said interview. While there’s no foolproof guide…
The pursuit of happiness is not an easy quest: it takes the fulfillment of multiple elements, as detailed in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The first level of his pyramid involves one’s physiological needs, which include food, water, and rest; the second level’s needs pertain to safety, such as security and…
