Discussions surrounding mental health have opened up greatly in recent years, and more than ever, people are getting the support and help they need. How can you approach mental health in a way that is heart-centered and proactive? We spoke with Bill Lennan, the founder of HAERT, about his commitment to helping people with mental wellness. Watch our podcast with …
A Toxic Environment: When to Leave a Bad Job
Most of us have experienced at least one terrible job. Being in a toxic environment can be crushing, and your fight or flight instincts kick in: It’s time to find a new job. We’ve been there. Finding a way out of a toxic working environment can be difficult, and you may feel trapped as you search for a position elsewhere. …
How to Bounce Back from Your Quarter-Life Crisis
After finally getting a good job in my industry in 2016, by early 2017 I realized it was making me miserable. At the encouragement of my family and after a lot of reflection, I resigned from my position. But instead of feeling free to pursue new opportunities, all I felt was crushing certainty that I had somehow failed. I felt …
Breaking My Leg While Working On My Master’s Thesis Taught Me That I Can Handle A Lot
I broke my leg really badly when I was in Spain doing my master’s program. I had to get surgery and now sport 7 screws and a plate in my leg. When I first started my recovery process, I only focused on two things: being able to walk again and finishing my master’s thesis. In the beginning, it was really …
Keeping Up Hope When Job Prospects Don’t Work Out
Today’s generation faces a tougher job market than any in recent history. Many young women – even those with advanced degrees – are enduring what feels like an endless loop of job applications and interviews. With no clear end in sight, it’s easy to get discouraged. After repeatedly getting rejected for job prospects, how do you keep your hopes up? …