by Heidi Zwart | Oct 14, 2021 | Company, mental health
Have you ever fallen short of your goals? If so, you’re normal. Starting with good intentions and falling short of our intentions is what behavior scientists call the intention action gap. When we experience this phenomenon, it’s easy to feel immobilized, especially...
by Monica Segeren | Oct 12, 2021 | Company, mental health
Positive Psychology reported: “Journaling requires the application of the analytical, rational left side of the brain; while your left hemisphere is occupied, your right hemisphere (the creative, touchy-feely side) is given the freedom to wander and play (Grothaus,...
by Monica Segeren | Oct 12, 2021 | Company, mental health, Wellness
For some, the question of “How to be assertive?” can be uncomfortable if they have never been assertive before. The idea of being confident and having a firm stance on your ideas can be difficult but it is completely possible to achieve. Being assertive can reduce...
by Monica Segeren | Oct 12, 2021 | Company, mental health, Wellness
There’s hundreds of documentaries out there in an array of languages regarding mental health, but which ones are worth our screen time? More importantly, why should we take the time to learn about mental health? Whether you are a leader, coworker, college student,...
by Heidi Zwart | Oct 5, 2021 | Company, mental health, Wellness
Good communication relies on good listening. While it’s important to know how to communicate with the right words, tone, and posture, it’s equally important to know how to listen. Hearing is not the same as listening. Active listening requires knowing how to engage...
by Heidi Zwart | Oct 5, 2021 | Company, Industry, mental health, Wellness
Would it surprise you that in the midst of a pandemic 89 percent of American employees said they were either “completely” or “somewhat” satisfied at work? In 2020, this response to Gallup’s annual survey of workers represented an increase from 55 percent who answered...