Discussions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not new. Colleges and universities have often led the way for engaging in impactful discussions about diversity both inside and outside of the classroom. Many universities have…
I have recently started reading a powerful book called Bittersweet by Susan Cain where she asks her readers to dig deep into experiences of longing, poignancy, and sorrow and find meaning in them. She highlights…
Introduction Nearly all human beings experience anxiety on a regular basis. It can be expressed as future-oriented worry (“Will I pass this the test in 2 weeks?”), concern about how we are being perceived (“Everyone…
Social media has been around since the 1990s but it gained increasing popularity around 2005. Now we cannot imagine life without it. There are myriad pros and cons to using social media. This article will…
What is Conflict? The dictionary definition of conflict is a serious disagreement or argument. Why do we find conflicts so difficult? When most people think of having a conflict with someone else, it produces feelings…
What is Emotional Intelligence? Many professional fields such as psychology, business, management, leadership, and coaching are familiar with concepts of emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligence includes several components such as self-awareness, self-management, and social and relational…
Over-eating has become the cultural norm in the United States. Many have explored this trend to determine how our eating has evolved to the point 40% of adults and 19% of kids are obese as…
Many people describe themselves as perfectionists. Some perfectionists wear this label like a badge of honor. Students tell me all the time, “I am a perfectionist.” In my conversations with students, I point out that…
Over the last decade or so, social science researchers have been exploring how gratitude impacts mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Gratitude can be defined as showing appreciation, acknowledging one’s blessings, and returning…
Understanding implicit bias has been a hot topic over the last several years in corporations, universities, and a range of organizations. Implicit bias educators seek to understand how implicit biases based on race, gender, sexual…