Even before the pandemic, American workers struggled to reach their full potential. In a 2017 study of 14,500 workers, 85% said they were not working to 100% of their potential (Hill & Turiano, 2014). When we define our work, having a sense of purpose means that we feel our work is more than just a paycheck or creating value for an organization. It means that we are connected to something bigger than ourselves. Here’s a place to begin…
Read More“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our answer. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” – Victor E. Frankl Let’s take a look at how mindfulness and the power of the pause can impact our decisions and create more meaning. Here’s what to ask yourself…
Read MoreVictor Frankl, the father of the study of purpose and meaning, believed that life has intrinsic meaning and our faith in meaning and love can triumph over all challenges, including the pandemic (Wong, 2020). Moreover, times of adversity can actually move us to think more profoundly about the day-to-day challenges of life. Consider the following questions and what action to take this week!
Read MoreIndividual purpose is an overarching sense of what matters in our lives, a personally meaningful intention that guides behavior (White, 2020). Are you able to articulate your purpose? Do you have clarity on what your purpose is? Let’s learn ways to investigate this further and why it’s important.
Read MoreAs we enter the post-pandemic environment, numerous researchers and psychologists are noticing that many people are exhibiting symptoms similar to PTSD. Some of the symptoms appear to be mild and short-lived. Others are difficult to shake off. Why is that the case…and what can we do about it?
Read MoreDoes this sound familiar? You are asked, "What do you want for dinner?” and your automatic response is, "I don't care. You decide.” This is an example of a phenomenon called "decision fatigue." Here are some of the symptoms of decision fatigue and tips to help…
Read MoreEven those of us who are usually upbeat and positive have bad days occasionally. These bad days may be prompted by something that happened or for no apparent reason at all. So, what can we do about it? How can we turn these bad days into something more productive and positive?
Read MoreToday, one of the predominate emotions we are experiencing is fear. And rightfully so. Yet, our fear often leads to anxiety and depression which has the effect of freezing us in place. It can also drain us of energy and can destroy motivation to take action. So, what steps can we take to manage our fear?
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