We’ve all been taught to be kind and caring towards others. Our parents, teachers, and friends remind us that it’s the right thing to do. Realistically, we give and take in fairly equal measure. But for many, this attitude is restricted to a home or social environment. When it comes to the workplace, the first rule seems to be: Look after your own interests. This…
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There’s a lot of talk out there about what we should be eating. We’ve covered the building blocks of a healthy diet multiple times on this blog, but we’re just one voice in a massive chorus of doctors, magazines, and organizations telling you what you should be--or should not be--eating. It’s true that what you eat matters. But did you know that when you eat…
Picture this: You’ve had a long day at work and all you want to do is decompress in front of the television. You sit down with your snacks and fire up the streaming service of your choice… then spend nearly an hour just choosing what to watch, only to give up and play Candy Crush on your phone instead. Why does this happen? The problem…
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Sleep. It’s something we all have to do, but as life becomes more fast-paced and interconnected than ever before, sleep has been shoved to the backburner. When you have variable work schedules, meetings with colleagues on the other side of the globe, or have to stay up late during exams or project crunch times, a good night’s rest can feel downright impossible. What are we…
Whether you know Tina Fey from her world-famous portrayal of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, or her critically acclaimed sitcom 30 Rock, chances are, hers is a name you’re incredibly familiar with. Fey has been entertaining us for decades while making a name for herself as a world-famous comedic icon. She's also a bit of a bossypants. Fey’s memoir Bossypants is every bit as…
You’ve decided you want to eat healthier and it’s going great. You’ve taken to packing your lunch full of vegetables and lean proteins, swapped out soda for water, and have thrown out all the junk food in your house. Your willpower has never felt stronger... but then, one day, someone at the office has a birthday, and your boss brings a cake. And you really,…
Have you ever forgotten an important appointment because you wrote it down in the wrong place? Or maybe you had a really great idea, slapped it hastily on a sticky note, and then threw that note away thinking it was garbage a few days later. We’ve all failed to plan our days properly from time to time, but what if it was because our planners…
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If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram lately, you might have heard of hygge. The Danish word (pronounced hyoo-gah), and the feelings of coziness and comfort it evokes, have spread across the rest of the world like wildfire as a self-care trend and lifestyle. But what exactly is hygge? Is it actually as good for your wellness as social media makes it sound? And, if…
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It’s not easy or comfortable, but grappling with setbacks in life is inevitable. It’s natural to stumble and fall when you put ourselves out there. There is no shame in making mistakes. And, no matter how much it might feel like it is, failure is not the end of the world. The fact that you had the courage to show up and be vulnerable is…
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Take a look at your immediate surroundings right now. What do you see? Are you in an open office, surrounded by people and distractions? Are you in your bedroom, going between staring at this screen and staring at another one? Do you ever find it hard to focus on things you want to do in places full of distractions? You may not be consciously aware…
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