Global Employee Assistance Programs, Student Support Programs and Crisis Management Services
Nothing strikes fear into my professional heart like networking. I dread it! I would rather file documents, make cold calls, or present to a room of 300, before attending a networking activity. It shocks me how much fear this activity creates for me. I’m a social person – I know how to make and keep…
My office is one you do not want to visit. Even though I’ve been told I am a lovely person with a kind smile and a soothing voice, most employees really don’t want to be in my office. Why is that? I am a performance specialist with the employee assistance program (EAP). If you are…
I recently set a goal for myself – take 10,000 steps a day. I have been failing miserably at this! I’m shocked. I had ignorantly thought this would be a piece of cake – I’m active, I work out, I’ve got this. I didn’t realize this goal might require running miles a week, or power…
“When I’m worried and I can’t sleep I count my blessings instead of sheep And I fall asleep, counting my blessings.” – Irving Berlin As 2013 came to a close, I have been listening to this song on repeat. I like the Diana Krall version the best, and find it to be beautifully haunting, evoking…
Throughout my professional life, I have noticed a duality in my own thinking. I make statements that reflect me, the counselor, and other statements that are just me, Kate. This duality has become more apparent in the last month as grief has been a constant topic for my family – we lost someone we loved…
Thirty is not the new 20.” Crap! That would have been helpful to hear ten years ago. Those were my exact thoughts after viewing Dr. Meg Jay’s 2013 Ted Talk, “Why 30 is not the new 20.” “Don’t worry, you’re still young,” seems to be the most common advice I hear when I seek support…
In the spirit of saving money, I tried something new – consignment sales. I have read countless personal finance articles that encourage consigning as a great way to bring in some income. I have always been a bit skeptical about this, wondering if anyone would really want to spend money on items I no longer…
We get 72 occasions for a fresh start every year, by my count. There are the more momentous occasions like New Year’s Day, your birthday, the start of a new school year, or a fiscal year. Then there are the occasions that mark a new period of time, like the start of a season, month,…
There are exactly 44 days until the start of fall. Have you taken your summer vacation yet? A 2011 study conducted by Expedia.com shares that the average American earns 14 days of vacation, but only uses 12. I’m going to encourage you to use every single one of them! Vacation can impact your mood throughout…
Wouldn’t a life free of stress be lovely? I’ve noticed lately that stress has been sabotaging me. The pressure gets turned up in one area of my life and I’m not able to keep up with my goals in another area. All in all, my sense of well-being has been a mess! If I was…
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