Day 1… There are few events that cause as many emotions as the first day on a new job. Will you be received into the work culture? Will you be able to perform to your expectations and theirs? Will you adapt quickly enough and pick up the new skills needed? … Read More
Benefits of Psychological Testing
Have you ever wanted to know a bit more information about your personality, IQ, or just why you have certain habits? Testing can be used for a plethora of reasons. Some people seek it for career guidance, interest in knowing what one’s IQ is, placement in certain classes at school, … Read More
Mending Moods Through Meditation
Practice doesn’t always make perfect. Repetitive thinking patterns can produce well-being, or negative outcomes. Dr. Donald Hebb, pioneer of neuroplasticity, is renowned for coining the phrase, “Neurons that fire together wire together.” Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes Itself, states that thoughts change brain structure. So, what … Read More
When it Comes to Your Career, It’s Never too Late to Hit Your Stride
The theory of the “hot streak” has been widely debated. On one hand, anybody who has watched a basketball game in the month of March can recognize a hot hand when they see it. On the other hand, statisticians are quick to point out that those hot streaks are merely … Read More
Graduation Blues
Transitional times can create a lot of mixed feelings. Whenever something comes to an end, it can cause excitement, anticipation, anxiety, nostalgia, or sadness. You may be feeling excited to have a fresh start, or leave behind the aspects of your school that you did not like. If you are … Read More
Adverse Childhood Experiences
I recently watched an intriguing TED talk from Nadine Burke Harris. In this talk, Dr. Harris discussed finding the root cause of children who develop different physical and emotional disorders. She explained that, during this research, she found that adverse effects of exposure to different experiences in childhood directly impact … Read More
What is Bilateral Integration and How Can it Help Us?
Dan Siegel is a psychiatrist and neuroscience researcher at UCLA. If you’ve ever read anything about mindfulness, you’ve probably interacted with some of his work. According to Siegel, well-being is all about integration. This kind of integration can help us manage stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help us … Read More
How to Procrastinate Well
All of us are guilty of procrastinating at some point in our lives. Procrastination only becomes a problem when we allow ourselves to get too far behind in our work, without a plan on how to catch up. Dr. Josh Klapow, a psychologist and radio host of “The Web” has … Read More
Coping with Rejection
Rejection…when I think of this word, it makes me think of the difficult times I have experienced rejection. It is not one of my favorite topics to think about. However, rejection is part of life that we all experience. As human beings, we have to experience rejection in some kind … Read More
A Closer Look at Your Inner Dialogue: How Toxic Thinking and Negative Self Talk Impacts Your Physical and Mental Health
What you think can affect your health to a greater degree than you might realize. “Negativity can actually change your brain chemistry,” says Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, author of “Habits of a Happy Brain.” She notes that when people default to negative thinking, there is an increase in levels of … Read More
