BestColleges.com recently interviewed Dr. Inna Post to discuss her experiences in a psychology doctoral program. Find out what she had to say–and how it could be relevant to your career change–below. As we continue to face the Great Resignation, Dr. Post thought it was a good time to share some of the most relevant tips…
As much as everyone complained about the inability to concentrate on work while homeschooling their kids, last year introduced our entire workforce to a concept that was only familiar to a chosen few — agency. For the first time in the history of the modern workforce, people were able to prioritize and manage their schedules…
It is no surprise that in a year like 2021, the Olympics have had some unexpected twists and turns. One especially hot topic of conversation has centered on Simone Biles, commonly agreed to be the best gymnast in the world. So when Simone made the recent decision to step away from her last Olympics, the…
Photo by Drazen Zigic for Getty Images If you’re like most people, you’ve probably spent the better part of the last year fantasizing about post-pandemic life. The transition back to ‘normal’ will be complex and involve unforeseen obstacles. Naturally, we feel trepidation and even reluctance to dive back into activities we enjoyed before. Fear is…
Be honest with yourself — do you have any exciting plans on the horizon? I’m not talking about a Zoom cocktail hour or a visit to your favorite museum. I’m talking about a trip to a country you’ve never been to before or a big celebration with friends and family. My guess is that even…
As more and more people are going back to work while wearing masks all the time, the dynamics of our offices are sure to change. Some of us had trouble reading facial expressions even prior to our faces being covered, so it’s safe to assume it will be more stressful to try to decipher people’s…
I miss working from my beautiful office at 1 Rockefeller Plaza. When I stopped to peruse this virtual tour, I realized that I was often in a hurry and did not have the time to examine the beauty of the iconic Rockefeller Center. When we’re back to normal, let’s all try to appreciate the details…
Stress is on everyone’s mind. During these difficult and unprecedented times, it is something we cannot escape. And we shouldn’t. Now more than ever, it is important to acknowledge your stress and not fight it. Discussing stress moves it from the area of the brain that is responsible for fear and emotions (amygdala) to the…
During my recent appearance on RTVI I spoke about volunteering, how to help doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, and emotional support and stress management resources that are currently available to those affected by the global pandemic.
Last week, I had a flashback to my childhood: Kiev, Ukraine, USSR. Our tiny kitchen. Every evening, my father is fumbling with knobs and a forest of antennas on a huge old radio sitting on top of the fridge, trying to find a wavelength that isn’t blocked by the Soviet government and broadcasting the “Voice…
