Reading Time: 3 Minutes With the cost of living crisis due to inflation and the lingering effects of COVID-19, returning to work after a holiday vacation can be stressful. For many, the holidays are a time to relax and unwind but coming out of the holiday season can be anxiety-provoking, especially if individuals are stressed about post-holiday finances, the […]
Month: January 2023
What Your Cubicle Says About You
Reading Time: 3 Minutes What Your Cubicle Says About You Your office desk or cubicle is an incredibly personal space in your professional setting. You spend a lot of time there, so it makes sense that your office space is an extension of your personality. Whether messy, organized, empty, with photographs of your kids or dogs or covered in […]
Can Dry January Be Problematic?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Can Dry January Be Problematic? “Dry January” has a good ring and has been used as a successful marketing campaign to encourage people to refrain from drinking for the entire month of January, similar to a New Year’s Resolution. According to one poll, as much as one-fifth of the U.S. population participates in Dry January, which originated in […]
Drunk Driving, Alcohol Consumption and DUIs
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Drunk driving may or may not be a sign of an alcohol use disorder, but it is a sign of poor judgment and decision-making when under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is the most commonly used mind-altering substance in the United States. The brain and drunk driving Alcohol interferes with the decision-making process in the […]
New Year, Time for a Raise? Why Asking for a Raise can Trigger Anxiety
Reading Time: 3 Minutes As we welcome 2023 and get back into work mode, one thing often comes up at the turn of every annual calendar; performance evaluations which often go hand in hand with a potential raise. Whether a cost of living or a performance raise, this pay increase can be exciting. Still, it can also cause a […]