I am sure we can all relate to this story: A friend reaches out to you for plans and all you want to do is say no but somehow you find yourself saying yes. After saying yes, you immediately regret your decision and are ultimately dreading the plans. Oftentimes, we have an inherent tendency to please others and because of that, it may feel easier to just say yes instead of saying no when asked to do something.
Read MoreIn thinking about what it means to keep a promise, many of us think of the importance of keeping our word to a friend, a partner, a relative, or even an employer. Keeping our word often provides us a way to demonstrate different values we hold dear such as reliability, trustworthiness, compromise, integrity, or simply, that we care.
Read MoreAs we start to move away from covid restrictions towards more of a sense of normalcy that we had pre-pandemic, it is possible that many of us may spend time reflecting on how some of the changes quarantine brought on may be for the better.
Read MoreMany of us enjoy getting together with friends and family to celebrate loved ones and joyous occasions. Getting together and celebrating is a way for us to connect with our family and friends, strengthen our existing relationships and make everlasting memories. Since the pandemic, we have had to change the way we celebrate one another but have found that there are safe ways to celebrate and be there for big life events.
Read MoreFor the past year, we have been working from home and our day to day routine has changed. Many have been working in small spaces with either our family members or roommates, who were also doing school or work from home, or, have been living alone. Working from home no longer provided a “work-life balance” since working and living happened in the same place, which ultimately lead to a potential feeling of burnout.
Read MoreAs we are approaching the year marker of being in a pandemic, it is normal to start feeling tired and “over” COVID-19. We start to feel a sense of nostalgia remembering what we did a year ago. We start to ask ourselves: Where were we a year ago? What were we doing? As the time passes, we started to create a “new normal” that looks different for each and every one of us.
Read MoreWorking from home can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. On one hand, you are able to work freely wherever you want and wear whatever you want! However, on the other hand, it can also lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and feeling sedentary. While working from home, it is important to keep up with both your physical and mental health, even though it may feel really hard.
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