By Yvonne Milosevic Ahhh, the F-word…you won’t get your mouth washed out with soap for using it, but society generally fears this one on a similar scale. We’re talking about the dirty little word Failure. And the dread is justified. If you think about it,…
By Yvonne Milosevic Envy is universally acknowledged as a horrible thing. I mean, it’s one of the 7 Deadly Sins and goes against the 10 Commandments. Maybe you felt it when a co-worker received a promotion you thought you deserved. Or when a friend bought…
By Yvonne Milosevic When Socrates proclaimed that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” it’s doubtful he meant the kind of intense overthinking that can lead to anxiety, depression, and generalized stressed-out-ness. With their thoughts replaying on an endless loop, ruminators obsessively stew over bothersome…
By Yvonne Milosevic Not everyone is a natural conversationalist. In fact, many of us downright suck at making small talk with strangers or acquaintances at work, in bars, or at parties. Whether you’re an introvert who hides out in the bathroom to avoid casual conversation,…
By Yvonne Milosevic Feeling stressed out much lately? Between the wildfires, hurricanes and political crises du jour, it feels like we’re living Armageddon-adjacent these days. To get a grip, we decided to forego expensive therapy sessions (we’re thrifty like that) and look into the best-reviewed…
By Yvonne Milosevic In a continent crowded with picturesque landscapes, standing out isn’t easy. So when Finland created a marketing campaign in 2010 to boost tourism, it decided to tout a uniquely Finnish cultural trait: silence. (But, since the Finns are also super polite, the…
By Yvonne Milosevic No lie, working from home is the bomb—most of the time. You can totally stay in your pjs all day if that’s your jam. There’s no rush-hour commute to spike your blood pressure. You’re way more productive—13% more, according to this Stanford…
3 Tips to Amp up your Adaptability By Yvonne Milosevic Disruption is the new normal. But if you’re not nimble enough to change course on a dime, your career may suffer. Experts agree that adaptability is essential for success at work. Companies want employees who…
By Yvonne Milosevic It's now February. How many of your new year’s resolutions have you managed to keep? Still hitting the gym five days a week? Waking up at 4:30 a.m. to reap the many benefits touted by early risers? And that vow to save more…