The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has remained influential for decades because it goes beyond quick self-help tips. Each habit builds on the next, shaping both our character and our relationships. Practical yet powerful, they are designed to help us grow from self-mastery to meaningful collaboration with others. Here is a quick summary of... Continue Reading →
In today’s fast-paced world, we often focus so much on productivity that we forget to focus on the most important resource of all: ourselves. That’s where Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw comes in. Stephen Covey’s principle encourages us to take a step back and regularly renew our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. By sharpening... Continue Reading →
It is difficult to fully capture the depth of Habit Three: Put First Things First, but its power connects to the first two habits. Habit One: Be Proactive teaches us to take responsibility for our lives and to recognize that we have the freedom to choose our actions. Habit two: guides us to create a... Continue Reading →
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a timeless must read. Each habit goes in depth into helping individuals reach their potential, gain confidence, live life through their values, develop character and develop life balance while achieving success. Covey did not claim to create the seven habits, instead he believed... Continue Reading →
Can you imagine yourself sailing the sparkling seas of the Turkish Riviera, visiting the masterworks of Bernini and Raphael at Rome’s Borghese Gallery, or wandering through the ruins of the Acropolis of Athens? If you’d like to experience the splendor of this region of the world but vacationing isn’t in your plans this summer, try... Continue Reading →
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but for many minority communities, accessing care can be challenging due to stigma, cultural barriers, and systemic inequalities. This month, we shine a light on the unique struggles faced by Black, Indigenous, People of Color and other underrepresented groups when it comes to mental well-being. Our... Continue Reading →
Although we can’t control all the factors that play a part in determining our mental health, we do have control over many of our lifestyle choices. Making healthier lifestyle choices can help us improve our psychological wellbeing. Getting enough sleep, for example, has been shown to strengthen emotional processing, improve mood, decrease stress, improve memory,... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a young adult investigating potential career paths or an experienced professional thinking about a career change, O*NET, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network, offers an abundance of information about hundreds of jobs to help you identify the career path that is right for you. What does an exercise physiologist do?... Continue Reading →
Perfectionism is often thought about as a positive trait. Constantly striving for excellence sounds like a good thing, right? But always pursuing perfection can lead to stress, self-doubt, and fear of failure. It tends to become more harmful than helpful for perfectionists. Many people who practice perfectionism struggle with setting unrealistic expectations for themselves, therefore... Continue Reading →
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