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Prioritize Self-Care: Navigating the Post-Election Day Landscape

It is the day after election day, and while you may be experiencing a range of emotions, it’s important to prioritize your mental, your emotional well-being, and your relationships. This post offers practical tips to help you manage post-election stress and maintain relationships.  Tune In to Yourself: Set Healthy Boundaries: Practice Mindful Communication: Remember, it’s […]

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Storm in a Teacup: Navigating the Line Between Normal Emotions and Mental Health Concerns

Over the years, I’ve observed a trend in workplace dynamics: we’re becoming more aware of mental health, but sometimes this heightened awareness can blur the lines between normal emotional reactions and more serious concerns. This isn’t about downplaying anyone’s experience—emotions like sadness, frustration, and anxiety are real and valid. However, it’s also important to recognize

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Navigating Life’s Transitions: A Framework for Success

Change is inevitable. It’s the transitions that often trip us up. Whether it’s a new job, a relationship change, or a major life event, understanding how to manage these shifts can make all the difference. This year, I had a baby and transitioned from my life before to my life with this new baby and

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Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions

In the workplace, creating an inclusive and respectful environment is of utmost importance. However, microaggressions, which occur daily whether we are aware of them or not, are subtle and often unintentional comments or actions conveying prejudiced attitudes, can undermine these goals. In this guide, we will explore the concept of microaggressions and provide practical tips

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How Rumination Hinders Conflict Resolution

Ever feel like a disagreement is stuck on repeat in your head? That’s rumination, and it can be a major roadblock to resolving conflict. We’ve all been there. You replay a conversation in your head, dissecting every word. You dwell on a past mistake, churning over “what ifs” until your brain feels fried. This repetitive

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Two Steps to Establish Boundaries and Preserve Your Mental Health

Yesterday, October 10th 2023, was world mental health day. I spent my day thinking about one area of mental health that has been impacting many of my ombuds visitors lately; boundaries at work.  Whether one person is fulfilling the work of two or three people because staff are on leave, or positions haven’t been filled,

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Align Your Actions with Your Values

This summer I noticed myself feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I spoke with many of my colleagues who felt the same way. It felt like I didn’t have enough time and energy to accomplish the many professional and personal tasks. It was starting to feel unsustainable! However, the rational part of my brian knew it

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