For some of us, eating popcorn became a new, almost daily habit over the past year. Someone in the house always seemed to have eaten the last of the ice cream. And there was just no keeping cookies around. Coping strategies? Yes. Healthy and effective coping strategies? Not so much. Negative coping strategies, says psychologist […]
“We’re always asking other people how we should live. And when you think about it, that’s totally hilarious because by definition, no one has ever lived the life we’re living. No one has ever lived my life with my experiences, with my pain, with my loss, with my skills, with my effort. Every single life […]
“I think an awful lot of what I’ve done is dependent on the amazing mother I had. I mean, she supported this crazy dream I had when I was 10 of going to Africa. When everybody else laughed at me, there was never any question that, because I was a girl, I couldn’t do these […]
Join Nataly Kogan, emotional fitness and leadership expert, for a free, interactive, and virtual 90-minute masterclass on, “Skills to Struggle Less Amidst Today’s Challenges at Work“. Wednesday, February 10th 12:00pm – 1:30pm EST Through science-backed skills and proven practices, Nataly will teach you how to: Struggle less through challenges Break free from daily burnout Fuel […]
Lisa Nichols, motivational speaker and bestselling author, is one of those rare women who seem to have mastered the art of being joyful—no matter what. That’s why we thought she would be the perfect person to ask for her ideas about how to be resilient and joyful in 2021, which is already proving itself another […]
With all the extraordinary stresses we are under today, Mel Robbins—motivational speaker, author and creator of “The 5 Second Rule”—has a simple morning routine she recommends for every woman trying to manage her mindset to boost focus and motivation in 2021. 1. Under no circumstances, sleep with your phone. It’s like inviting the world in […]
December is a time of celebration. It is also a time when many feel sad, lonely, depressed and frantic with the holiday frenzy. These emotions are difficult to manage in a normal year – and 2020 has been an extraordinary year with immense emotional strain. This year, more than ever, don’t let your self-care take […]
It’s no secret that working women are facing unsustainable new challenges this year. Many working mothers have lost access to good childcare. Many working women without children are taking on new eldercare responsibilities. And even those without new caregiving demands are burdened by the fears and loneliness of these times. “Everybody’s lives have been upended. […]
Charmain F. Jackman is a licensed psychologist who grew up on Barbados, where many people of color, she recalls, had an all-or-nothing view about mental health: You had it, or you didn’t. There was no in between. Today, she says, there is still a stigma about mental health among people of color that makes women […]
Stop feeling guilty about all you haven’t done, and start feeling glad for what you have yet to experience and achieve. In this session, Conference for Women speaker Mallika Chopra, daughter of spirituality guru Deepak Chopra, shares her messy journey to balance, serenity and joy. Using a six-step process including daily meditations, she offers a […]