By Yvonne Milosevic For too long, quitting has gotten a bad rap. People think giving up on a goal, job, or relationship means you’re lazy, weak, unmotivated, or worse. But what if we’re looking at it all wrong? Author Annie Duke, former professional poker player…
The power of simple gestures is profound. By Yvonne Milosevic With Thanksgiving upon us, messages about gratitude are coming in hot from all directions. But today’s post is a PSA reminding us not just to feel grateful for all we have. It’s also a call…
Time to embrace "Yes, and…" thinking. By Yvonne Milosevic The familiar may bring comfort, but unfortunately, it often leads to complacency. Sure, heterogeneous work environments can experience the occasional friction. Yet the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Case in point: a 2019 study by McKinsey…
By Yvonne Milosevic Many of us are familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” Personal trainers often use this mantra to prod clients into a hardcore fitness regimen. But today, we’re sharing research that shows how getting out of your comfort zone can motivate…
By Yvonne Milosevic We can all appreciate the value of setting goals in our professional and personal lives. Yet we also know our aspirations often bite the dust. (We’re looking at you, 2022 New Year’s resolutions.) To increase your odds of achieving your targets, it’s…
By Yvonne Milosevic Are you locked in a constant battle royale against procrastination? Well, you’re in good company. Psychology Today estimates that 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators. (Though we suspect actual numbers are much higher—especially among college students.) In the past, prevailing wisdom…
By Yvonne Milosevic As we leave the darkest days of the pandemic behind us, one thing has become painfully clear to many people. Namely, we’re a little rusty when it comes to chatting with strangers and acquaintances. We want to have meaningful social interactions, obvi.…
By Yvonne Milosevic Here at the Blacklight, we’ve shared strategies for improving your motivation a time or two. Today, we’re coming at this from a new angle: namely, that motivation is overrated. You read right—you can succeed even when you’re feeling utterly unenthusiastic. This isn’t to say you should abandon…
By Yvonne Milosevic We all know the benefits of having a gym buddy to keep you accountable for your #fitnessgoals. Have you considered trying a similar strategy to keep you from procrastinating at work? Known as body doubling, this is when you do your work…
By Yvonne Milosevic Mindful meditation is all the rage these days. Training our minds to focus on the present moment relieves stress, improves sleep, and sharpens our decision-making, among other benefits. For many professionals, mindfulness is a must-do practice that can literally change your brain. But…