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After working on your resume and applying for many jobs there is some good news, you have been selected for an interview. Congratulations! Unfortunately, interviewing is stressful. It is a high pressure situation and even more so if it is a job that you especially want or need. Other stressful factors include how long you have been unemployed, whether you have a lot going on in your personal life, and feeling either burned out from having too many interviews or nervous because there are high stakes since you have had too few interviews.
Are you looking for a job this holiday season? It is commonly believed that it is very hard to find a job over the holidays for several reasons. These include hiring managers and recruiters being on vacation causing delays, Employees of a company being focused on issues besides hiring as the year comes to a close, and uncertain budgets for the following fiscal year. Although this is true in certain circumstances, it is not out of the question to get an employment offer over the holidays
Your partner may not be experiencing optimal mental health this holiday season. Short days, family conflict, and being stretched thin are the downsides to the holiday season. If your partner is feeling depressed or anxious you are probably trying to do whatever you can to help. Here are three tips that can be helpful to your partner and your relationship.
Having anxiety is a fact of life. Unfortunately, some people have these persistent, worrying thoughts more often than others. But what are you to do when you hear these anxious thoughts and ideas more often than not? There are a variety of steps you can take to quell your anxiety. Here are five tips you can use in the moment to quiet your anxious thoughts
The holiday season is upon us! Many people are finding it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in a few days and that 2023 will soon be coming to a close. A lot of people have spent this year travelling and resuming more of a pre-covid lifestyle. Although a common phrase is that this is the most wondeful time of the year, a lot of individuals and couples struggle now.
As a career counselor, I often have clients who tell me that they feel they’d be much happier if they had a job that made more money. Fortunately, there have been many studies done on this topic so there is ample research that can be helpful if you are navigating this topic. Please read below to learn some takeaways from this research that will hopefully be helpful as you consider this topic and how it affects your career.
Hiring in the private sector has been slowing down recently as the economy is changing. Many professionals have had much more difficulty finding new employment as compared to earlier during the pandemic. One thing that has changed recently is that employment in the public sector is increasing.
Some people are unsure what is discussed in couples counseling. There are TV shows that simulate couples’ sessions and you may wonder how accurate some of those shows are. From being an experienced couple’s counselor, I can tell you that topics that are discussed can vary from couple to couple and I strongly believe in understanding the dynamic between the couple and how to make the relationship work best for both people.
Almost everyone will experience anxiety in one form or another throughout their life. However, experiencing anxiety does not necessarily mean you need to take medication in order to treat it. There are plenty of alternative solutions to treat your anxiety!
nfortunately, it is very common for employees to be feeling burned out. Many companies are going through layoffs which have the dual effecto f making employees stressed about retaining their jobs and also taking on an ever increasing workload that was previously assigned to co-workers. If you are feeling burned out at work, here are three tips that can be helpful.
The job market has shifted dramatically in the past year. Many companies have laid off employees as they are trying to operate leaner in an uncertain economic environment. This has been particularly true in the technology industry and has affected people whose job it is to hire employees such as recruiters. Getting laid off can be very frightening and overwhelming.
Anxiety attacks are scary and can come on quickly. They will make you feel afraid and out of control. The good news is there are techniques you can implement to help you calm your anxiety attack on your own. Here are 5 strategies to help you reduce your anxiety levels while experiencing an anxiety attack.
Living with persistent anxiety makes everyday life that much more difficult. Getting pleasure from your day-to-day life becomes much harder when you are dealing with constant fear and worry. However, there are some steps you can take daily to help you keep your anxiety in check.
Every relationship has road bumps. Regardless of how long you have been together or how deeply you are in love, there will be problems that need to be discussed. Ironing out the kinks in your relationship is the best way to make it stronger.
Communication in a relationship is something that can always be improved upon. Your communication can always improve whether you are newly dating or years into your relationship. Having strong and effective communication is a great foundation for your relationship to grow on.
Good communication is one of the pillars of a healthy relationship. The more you practice communicating effectively and efficiently, the stronger your relationship can become. Whether you are a new couple just getting to know one another or you are in the midst of a long-term relationship, here are six communication tips for you and your partner to follow.
Infidelity in a relationship may seem like you–or your relationship–will never be able to recover. Even if this isn’t completely true, the feeling is not unwarranted. Cheating is a huge violation of trust, and it will completely level your relationship. However, you can move past it.
Everyone wants to be the best partner in a relationship that they can be. It’s an intimidating topic, but we promise the following five steps will make it easier. If you want to be a better partner in your relationship, keep reading.
One of the most difficult things in a relationship is finding a communication style that works for both you and your partner. Communicating well is something that many couples take for granted. However, if your relationship has areas to improve upon in the communication department, do not worry. I am here to help.
Despite what we may want our friends and family to think, everyone fights with their romantic partner. Yes, even the perfect couples. Every couple deals with disagreements at some point or another, and fighting is simply a type of conflict resolution.
Unfortunately, infidelity in a relationship is something many of us have had to grapple with over the years. Despite what we may try to show on social media, our relationships are rarely perfect. Sometimes, people we love can hurt us and choose to cheat in an online relationship.
If you have decided to start couples therapy, I applaud you! Making the decision that you want to try getting professional help is the first step in doing the hard work to improve your relationship or get more clarity on relationship dynamics. Now that you have decided to invest time and money in the process, there are things you can do to maximize the success of the process.
For the past couple of years, the labor market has been very hot if you are a job seeker. There have been over two jobs vacant for everyone seeking a job for a while. It has never been a better time to be looking for work. Some people are getting concerned now that the economy appears to be shifting.
I see a lot of couples and individuals who are looking to build trust in their relationships. Sometimes an event such as infidelity causes a sudden and intense breach of trust. Sometimes over time, trust has been reduced as the relationship has evolved due to spending less time and participating in fewer activities together.
Many people are changing jobs these days. Labeled “the great resignation,” many people are changing their priorities and leaving jobs due to wanting more leisure time, switching to a more fulfilling career path, or making a change because they prefer in office or an at home work environment.
As the pandemic ebbs and flows across the United States many people continue to work from home. It was widely believed that once COVID-19 improved or became endemic that most people would return to work. However, many companies are deciding to allow workers to work from home permanently at least part of the week.
Couples counseling can be helpful in a myriad of ways. Many different issues and concerns can be addressed and resolved in couples counseling. Sometimes couples are unsure of whether couples counseling is a good idea for them.
Many times, I work with couples who have been together for many years. A common theme I come across is that the relationship has become stale or unexciting and the couple feels disconnected. Another issue is that talk is always around serious subjects such as money, careers, family drama, or bad news about others. When this occurs, talking about positive things can be very helpful to bring back feelings of warmth and appreciation into the relationship
All relationships have their ups and downs. When things are going well, relationships can be a great source of comfort, fun, and fulfillment. Unfortunately during rough periods, there can be a lot of stress pain, and emotional upheaval. If you start to feel that you may be better off leaving the relationship a lot of stress or panic can ensue.
For many people, 2021 has been a stressful and complicated year. When people are stressed and going through a hard time, relationship satisfaction can decrease, and conflict as a couple can increase. If you feel your relationship could use improvement in 2022, here are some tips on how to stay close and connected in the new year.