Is Your Humor Deeper than a Holler?

Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S 09/13/2021

(Before reading on, please note that the term “holler” in this article does not refer to giving a loud shout or cry. Instead, it’s a phrase that stems from my family roots in West Virginia and it means a remote road or area. Try to visualize a valley, a dirt road, and a dip in the land…) I once got stuck in a holler. It was during my early 20s and it was an experience that challenged my ability to embrace humor. Here is a moment-by-moment synopsis of the entire experience. (If you are wondering at the end if it’s all true, yep, every single detail!) When I realized that my car was stuck in a holler during a trip home from West Virginia (to…

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Categories: Institute of Women, Wellness & Work

Jessica Headley, Ph.D., LPCC-S

Planning a Winter Getaway? How to Stay Healthy and Enjoy Your Trip to the Fullest

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Mia Barnes 01/18/2024

Thriving in the Gig Economy: A Primer for Women

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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Institute Editorial Team 06/07/2021

Stop Riding Life on the Default Setting

It might not be obvious to any of us on a day to day basis, but the world has radically shifted in the last 50 years. We’re watching as understood norms and structures are collapsing right before our eyes – either through corruption or a mass awakening or both. Is college really the best way to get a higher education?Is the American dream of buying a home with two kids and a white picket fence really sustainable?Do the police actually protect us or are they a part of the problem we see today?Is Democracy stable against tyranny and uprising?Do we really need banks and intermediaries or can we democratize and digitize money?Why do we think staying in the same career for 30+ years is the…

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Institute Editorial Team 05/31/2022

How to Support Your Well-Being While Working From Home

Remote work quickly became ingrained into our professional landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it was a difficult transition for some, many have found it beneficial for their work-life balance. However, there are caveats, such as fewer interactions with co-workers and a fully-stocked pantry available for afternoon grazing. You must work harder at maintaining your health and well-being — these eight tips can help. 1. Embrace Growth and Change Developing a growth mindset takes time and effort but allows you to move forward in your career and personal life. If you are new to working remotely, this transition may seem scary to you. Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Varying careers, industries and companies have adopted remote work. In fact, scientists,…

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Mia Barnes 06/20/2023

adoption day on Good Friday. My family resurrected.

A Family Resurrected

Today, Good Friday, marks the ninth anniversary of one of the most significant dates in my life – the adoption of my daughter, Sarah.

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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 04/18/2022

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