Pets in the Workplace?

Pets at work can be enjoyable, safe and beneficial – and having them there is an increasingly common employee benefit. But before you jump right into having Fido show up with his owner on Monday morning, be sure you weigh the pros and cons, be aware of any related concerns, and take a few other… Read More »

Overcome Self Doubt by Following These Confidence Boosting Tips

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about.” Few people would argue with these words from media mogul Oprah Winfrey. But sometimes, self-confidence is hard to achieve,… Read More »

From Baby to Back to Work: Here’s How to Adjust to Your New Routine

Is taking care of a baby a full-time job? Oh yeah it is – especially if your little one still doesn’t sleep through the night, is colicky, or you just can’t bear the thought of returning to your pre-parenthood routine. But even if none of these scenarios apply, adjusting to work/life balance when there’s a… Read More »

Ways To Spot High-Functioning Depression

High-functioning depression is a problem for many healthcare professionals. It typically does not cause these professionals to experience the same level of paralysis as traditional depression. However, high-functioning depression can have serious effects on a person’s health. As such, it must be addressed in its early stages. Here are three ways to spot high-functioning depression,… Read More »

Your Guide to Managing Stress

As a healthcare professional, managing stress can be difficult. If left unaddressed, stress can make it tough to function. Furthermore, stress can cause muscle aches, increased blood pressure, and other physical health issues. Stress can also hamper a healthcare professional’s ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you’re coping with stress, you’re not alone.… Read More »

Experiencing Burnout at Work? Here’s How to Respond

Burnout at work is a serious problem, and it must be treated as such. Otherwise, burnout can make it difficult to feel and perform your best at work and outside of it. Worst of all, burnout is unlikely to disappear on its own. If you let burnout symptoms persist, they may impact you long into… Read More »

Your Guide to a Mental Health Leave

There is no need to put your mental health in danger. But, if you feel you need to take a mental health leave at work, it may be difficult to take one. However, the longer you wait to do so, the more your mental health may deteriorate. It can even reach a point where depression,… Read More »