Happiness is not a fleeting moment between the dark hours; it is the recognition that every moment is an opportunity to live with purpose.
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Imagine a world where you can lose weight by eating chocolate. It sounds like a fantasy, right? Well, maybe not. Some research indicates that consuming chocolate every day, at specific times, may help our body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. Before you file this under “too good to be true,” let’s explore how chocolate may not be the enemy to our waistline after all. How Blood Sugar Affects Your Weight If your doctor has indicated that you are diabetic or even pre-diabetic, you may be paying closer attention to your sugar intake. However, if your annual physical indicates that all is normal, then you may not think about sugar intake as much as you should. The connection between blood sugar, belly fat, and…
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This post is based on a webinar hosted by Dr. Denise Reading. It’s the first in an ongoing series of workshops, webinars, and for-credit courses offered by the Institute for Women, Wellness and Work to help women explore freelancing, consulting, and solopreneur opportunities as a path to a satisfying and successful professional experience. “Gig economy” is a phrase you’ve probably heard a lot, especially in the last couple of years. It refers to the part of the workforce (more than half!) that doesn’t work full-time for one employer, but instead takes on multiple opportunities from different sources. The term got its start in the music industry. Musicians generally refer to a performance they’re hired for as a gig. That terminology has spread to other industries,…
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By Gina Messina, Ph.D. About a year ago, a friend introduced me to Kakeibo, the Japanese art of budgeting and applying mindfulness to our spending, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. You see, I am a major contributor to our consumeristic culture. I see something shiny and I think I have to have it. A friend jokes that she hates going shopping with me because I have to pick up and touch everything on the shelves (although I’ve eliminated that practice due to COVID!). Like so many of us, I am easily persuaded by marketing tactics. Now that we so rarely spend cash, it feels like I can simply swipe a card, click a button, or use my fingerprint and suddenly I have a new…
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The post-pandemic workplace is littered with uncertainty for workers in all industries, especially women. While the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, the lack of a steady workplace for women is still a prevalent problem. COVID-19 and Women’s Employment During the COVID-19 pandemic, women were 33% more likely than men to work in an industry shut down by the pandemic. Research indicated that jobs held by women were 1.8 times more vulnerable than those held by males. Women made up 39% of the employment on a global scale, but they accounted for 54% of the job losses worldwide. Economists also report that women were much more likely than men to be furloughed during the pandemic. In addition, women were furloughed for longer periods than…
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Every day, your social media feeds and ads prompt you to buy more, often making you desire things you didn’t know you needed.
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