A person shared their story of living with bipolar disorder (BPD) on the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) page. Here is an excerpt from their story: “I’m…a wife, a mother of four, and a nurse. I have been an RN for 10 years…it took me years to admit something was wrong. I was embarrassed. I’m the nurse.Read More
Bullying is most often discussed in the context of schools, but workplaces are just as likely to struggle with this issue. Often much subtler and covert, workplace bullying behaviors may include verbal, nonverbal, psychological abuse, physical abuse, and/or humiliation. Forbes Magazine highlights several costs that businesses experience as a result of workplace bullying: As anRead More
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy, especially if we consider ourselves perfectionists. It’s great to have ambitious goals and to evaluate our strengths/weakness from time to time, but self-criticism can be debilitating if we allow our mind to take it too far. One element that should always be present in our self-talk is self-compassion,Read More
Pounding heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness, tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, sweaty palms, jumpiness, fear of losing control, and more can all take place when a panic attack is on the move. We can’t control when we have a panic attack, and the workplace is never where you want it to be. AsRead More
Whether you were diagnosed when you were younger or this is a recent diagnosis, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can affect nearly every aspect of life. From relationships to company events, stakeholder meetings to the way you manage your finances, GAD can cause you to withdraw, or hold yourself back, from taking opportunities. GAD does notRead More
Whether we like to admit it or not, we’re all human. CEOs are just as susceptible to trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness as anyone else – in fact, they may be more likely, considering the significant amount of pressure they experience on a daily basis. We cannot control our experiences in childhood, and unfortunateRead More
There’s a lot of time, effort, and energy that goes into running a business, and there’s no doubt that with so many things to do, there’s simply not enough time in the day. For CEOs, executives, and business professionals alike, it’s easy to get swept up in the constant gravitational force of workplace responsibilities. LateRead More
Opioid addiction has impacted everyone in the United States, from children to parents, government agencies to employers and beyond. The costs of opioid addiction are detrimental; the American Society of Addiction Medicine estimates $10 billion in absenteeism and presenteeism losses for employers alone. Although healthcare policies are taking place to combat opioid addiction, it’s importantRead More
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. A doctor participated in a 2011 study published in the journal BMJ and stated,“I was so ashamed that for years I never told any of my colleagues. I felt so isolated and thought I was theRead More
Take a look at a few of the following female CEOs: Ulta Beauty: Mary Dillon Kohl’s: Michelle Gass General Motors: Mary Barra Anthem: Gail Boudreaux According to Fortune Magazine, female CEOs have dropped by 25% in the Fortune 500, with many retiring or leaving for other companies. An in-depth study conducted by the Harvard BusinessRead More
