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 Managers want their teams to show resilience in the face of uncertainty. But often, they overlook their role in making that happen. We can’t simply tell workers to trudge ahead with a stiff upper lip as the world collapses around us. Instead, supervisors need…
By Yvonne Milosevic Until now, the Blacklight hasn’t covered topics related to romantic relationships—we’re not here to dole out that type of life advice. But we couldn’t resist sharing new research from Cornell Johnson that challenges some common beliefs about couples and money. (We’re looking at you,…
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 We’re living in the digital age, but that doesn’t mean the skills we’ll need to thrive professionally center on technology. Recent research in Harvard Business Review points to other qualities that matter more than digital literacy. Think squishier traits such as adaptability,…
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 Do you consider yourself a charismatic person? Many of us could learn a thing or two about charisma and the art of persuasion. If you want to increase your influence on others, it helps to understand a few basic principles. And it…
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…