Resolutions: How to Actually Follow Through With Yours This Year

Saya Des Marais 01/03/2022

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We all set resolutions this time of year, but how can you actually stick to them? The new year is here, and many of us are thinking about what we love about our lives 一 and what we want to change. With that said, if you’re like most people, your resolutions probably lay forgotten around February 1st or so. The daily tasks of life have a way of getting in the way of our long-term goals, and it’s easy to put your New Year’s resolutions 一 and all of the hope and optimism that went with them 一 by the wayside. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are ways to set, and work towards, resolutions that may make you more likely to…

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Saya Des Marais

5 Essential Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Holiday Season

How will you take care of yourself this holiday season? The holidays can be merry, festive, and jolly 一 but they’re rarely so 100% of the time. “‘Tis the season to be jolly,” but for many people, it’s also the season to be stressed, anxious, sad, or overwhelmed. During this time of year, it’s more important than ever that you practice meaningful self-care practices to protect your mental health and get through those tough family gatherings with grace and your sanity. Here are 5 essential ways to take care of yourself this holiday season, from putting up boundaries in your schedule to not overindulging in the desserts. Avoid overscheduling. The holiday season can get chaotic quickly if you say yes to every invitation. Family is…

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Saya Des Marais 12/20/2021

Kakeibo: The Art of Financial Mindfulness

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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Gina Messina, Ph.D. 01/24/2021

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Is Your Pre-Pandemic Job Still Right for You?

Is Your Pre-Pandemic Job Still Right for You? The world is slowly returning back to “normal” 一 or as close to normal as things get while continuing to live with the threat of a global pandemic. And this return to “normal” has left many of us wondering: do I want to go back to exactly the way things were pre-pandemic? Here are some things to consider when weighing the pros and cons of staying at your pre-pandemic job. Many are leaving their pre-pandemic jobs As employers call workers back into the office, many people are choosing not to go back to their old jobs at all. Although a record number of open jobs are available in the U.S., hiring has gone way down. And people…

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Saya Des Marais 10/18/2021

How to Prioritize Your Energy and Maintain Your Schedule

If you’re a woman who finds herself wishing for more hours in the day to get everything done that needs doing, you’re not alone. After all, women spend an average of 4.2 hours a day doing unpaid domestic work compared to 1.7 hours for men, according to the United Nations. It’s no wonder that so many ladies are looking for those elusive extra hours each day. While we can’t add hours to days, we can manage our energy. After all, life is often out of our control, and we must deal with unexpected circumstances at the drop of a hat. To prepare ourselves adequately for our days, both planned and unplanned, there are some things we can do to ensure we have the energy for…

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Institute Editorial Team 08/29/2022

woman showing stress, compassion fatigue is valid.

Compassion Fatigue is Valid 一Here’s How to Beat it

Compassion Fatigue is Valid. Here’s How to Beat it. If you’re in the helping profession, you’ve probably heard about – or even personally experienced – compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a very common experience, similar to burnout, in certain caretaking professions. Some studies suggest that women may be more vulnerable to compassion fatigue than men. We’re here to tell you that compassion fatigue is completely valid and normal; if you’re experiencing it, it doesn’t mean that you’re a bad person or employee. Here’s everything you need to know about what compassion fatigue is, why it’s valid, and what you can do about it if you’re going through it. What is compassion fatigue? Compassion fatigue, sometimes referred to as secondary trauma or vicarious trauma, is an…

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Saya Des Marais 10/26/2021

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