No matter who I’m talking to, or where we’re talking, when I mention the “bitch stigma”, woman’s eyes light up in recognition. Doctors, waitresses, project managers, entrepreneurs…no matter what a woman’s chosen profession is, she’s likely run into this invisible yet potentially crippling issue. Being accused of “bitch” status, is a fear many women struggle…
How to Recognize and React to Work Place Bullying to Foster a Positive Work Environment
In addition to the demands typically expected in the workplace, some people also experience hostile behavior from colleagues or supervisors. This work place bullying can be a tremendous source of stress, leading to lowered job performance and worsened health. Bullied workers can suffer from anxiety, depression, musculoskeletal problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and insomnia, and often require greater…
How to Pick a Power Song (and Why You Need One Now)
Studies done in recent years have backed up what many of us have known all along…. that music is a powerful force for lifting your mood. Music often has a profound connection with our memories, hearing a song can transport us immediately back to a particular time in our life, acting as an audible time…