“I’m going to take Monday off—I’m overdue for a mental health day,” you tell your partner with confidence. The next morning, you walk into the office and open your inbox to draft an…
Addressing Workplace Issues
Are some of your employees bullying others? As an employer, you might think that everyone in your team gets along well—but there might be bullying going on unnoticed. You may also feel that…
While it is normal to worry from time to time, sometimes this worrying turns into an unhealthy obsession—especially during uncertain times like COVID. Many people feel like their jobs are at stake amid COVID-19; this…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hello. I’m Laney Stenquist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist at the Alexandria, Virginia location with Thriveworks. I have been asked to…
Greetings Sonya, What an interesting question: “How do you know when it’s time to switch jobs?” There are certainly a lot of different perspectives on this topic. I’ll give you my take, with the caveat…
Everything that comes with a new job can be intimidating, as you are entering an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people! Many of us struggle to get to know and befriend our new coworkers; the…
One major problem many people have with their desk jobs is, well, the fact that they sit at a desk all day; and they struggle to get in daily physical activity. Fortunately, if you decide you want to be more active at your…
If you’re considering trading your job in for more schooling, you should first consider your reasoning for doing so: what is it that’s driving this desire? Just as importantly, will it truly benefit you to…
Do you work well with others? If your answer is no and it’s affecting your job, consider a few different personality types that have a more difficult time collaborating with others. Depressive personalities are hypersensitive…
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Everybody needs a break from work—but it isn’t always easy to tell whether the real need is a vacation from your job or a new job altogether. Fortunately, you can use several techniques to help…
Every job comes with obstacles, but those obstacles aren’t always worth it; sometimes the right thing to do is quit your job and move on. So, how can you determine if it’s time? The key…
