The pandemic threw the workplace headfirst to determine what was needed to survive. Businesses learned to navigate remote, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person methods. As employers figure out what is best for their businesses and employees, here are ideas to explore…
Read MoreMost decisions are based on less than perfect information. So instead of feigning or seeking certainty, we need to be open about the uncertainty surrounding a decision. Emotions also play a big role in the decision making process. Read more about it here… and make better decisions using the checklist included in this week’s blog!
Read MoreResearch shows that pets can act as an alternative source of social support and consistency in uncertain times (Mueller & Hunter, 2019). How is this possible and what do they do to make us easy and comfortable around them?
Read MoreEven though we live in an intensified environment of uncertainty, there are various emotional regulation and coping strategies that we can use to minimize the adverse side effects of living with varying levels of uncertainty. One such coping strategy is savoring. Here’s how to savor a moment…
Read MoreDespite the many things beyond our control, our mindset is absolutely crucial in coping with difficult circumstances and facing the unknown. Denying or suppressing our emotions about uncertainty will only increase stress and anxiety and make us more vulnerable to depression (Buheji et al., 2020a). Here’s how to cultivate a positive mindset necessary to face uncertainty…
Read MoreAccepting to live with the reality of ambiguity enhances our ability to deal with all possibilities and to confront sudden events with more confidence. Living with uncertainty helps us plan for today and tomorrow. Here are some coping strategies that can help (and some that won’t)…
Read MoreWe like certainty. We are hard-wired to want to know what is happening and when. When things feel uncertain or when we don't feel safe, we become stressed. Why does this happen and what are the consequences? Read Part 1 of our series on uncertainty to learn more.
Read MoreFor decades, we have known that the brain searches for and locks in on negative information, events, and feelings. And, recently, we have all seen how the media often focuses primarily on the “bad news” to get our attention. But, why? What can we learn from this bias for negativity?
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