November is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and practice gratitude. While many of us think of gratitude as something to save for the holidays, it’s actually a powerful practice with benefits that extend well beyond a single season. Regular gratitude practice can boost happiness, reduce stress, and [...]
Victim mentality is a psychological concept referring to a mindset in which a person, or group of people, tends to recognize or consider themselves a victim of the negative actions of others. The victim mentality rests on three key beliefs: Procrastination: Never do today what you can put off until [...]
Did you know that November is National Career Development Month? This month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of career development, and the impact it can have on both individuals and society as a whole. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, career [...]
National Stress Awareness Day is celebrated each year on November 2nd. This day is a reminder to take a step back, reflect on how stress affects us, and explore strategies to manage it more effectively. Stress is a part of life, but learning how to handle it can lead to [...]
Do you hear excuses from your program participants? I don't know how to do that. No one ever taught me. I don't have the time to do that. It is too difficult. You hear these and many more excuses all the time. What do they all have in common? These are all [...]
Anxiety and depression are two mental health issues that are often intertwined. While anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and fear, depression is marked by sadness and feelings of hopelessness. However, these two mental health conditions share many similarities, and one can often lead to the other. In this blog [...]
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Let’s start with a question about bullying that has been asked since the beginning of time: Why do people bully others? While there is no one answer that fits all bullies, there are some common reasons that may drive someone to engage [...]
There is more to learning than just academics. Social emotional learning (SEL) is an important approach that can impact students’ overall growth and achievement in and out of the classroom. SEL encompasses a variety of skills that students need to succeed in school, work, and life, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, [...]
It's that time of the year where kids and parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. A lot has changed since the last school year, and it's natural for students to feel anxious and stressed about what the new academic year has in store for [...]
We’ve all been there: you have a big assignment or project due, but instead of getting started, you find yourself scrolling through social media, watching videos, or doing anything other than the task at hand. Procrastination is something we all experience at times, but it can seriously get in [...]