Self-care while job-hunting is always important, but it’s especially so now. Looking for a new job can be hard work, and sometimes we can get demoralized by the whole thing. And honestly, I haven’t spoken to anyone who isn’t already brought pretty low by everything happening around us these days, so an added layer…
Are you stuck in a career you don’t enjoy? Here are some steps to get you started in a change of direction. If you get stuck on any of the steps, please feel free to reach out, or just have a conversation with a friend or trusted family member. Identify what’s making you unhappy.…
Are you familiar with ikigai? It’s an Okinawan concept that best translates as something like “reason for being.” It’s often used to describe that perfect job that is fulfilling, meaningful, and satisfying. In Japan, though, the idea has also been used to justify too much time spent working, potentially contributing to the once-infamous karoshi, death…
Determining social and etiquette norms can be challenging, especially if you’re neurodiverse or just that little bit awkward. I know the feeling all to well, and I’m a pretty social person. Still, in any new situation, I have that moment of doubt: how am I supposed to handle this? Can I cuss around these people?…
If you’ve started a new job recently, you may be struggling to figure out how to get to know your new colleagues, especially if everyone is still working from home. How much effort you put into it depends largely on factors like whether this is a job you really want to continue with versus…
The first thing to do if you lose your job is to determine what the official reason is. Have you been laid off? Fired? Quit? These are important distinctions that will have a big impact on your next steps, so take the time to take the time to learn what the official record will…
A friend and I gave a presentation on mental health today to a group of bright young STEM students in high school and college, and that got me thinking about the state we’re all in right now, and some ways we can handle it. I don’t know about you, but I’m finding that things…
It’s okay not to be okay. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, helpless, frustrated, lonely, or just grumpy, you’re not alone. Almost everyone I’ve talked to, from friends and family to clients, is struggling with some aspect of mental health, from poor sleep to different eating habits. I find I’m craving, and eating, more junk…