Once buzzing with life, the modern office is often quieter in today’s post-pandemic world – despite return-to-office mandates, the threat of these mandates, or hybrid work. With many employees still working remotely or hybrid, desks remain vacant. Some...
Perfectionism is characterized by the drive to appear, feel, and be perfect. It’s often driven by a fear of failure, feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences. In 2022, I was one of five co-founders of the Canadian Psychological...
Are you in the habit of saying yes to every request, even when it’s not in your best interest? Have you ever felt like a pushover, allowing coworkers or superiors to take advantage of your kindness? It’s time to address the pitfalls of being too nice at...
Q1: I suppose the first question, which seems a bit obvious, is “What is Black Psychology?” Answer: While I was a graduate student in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, I took a mandatory course on the History of Psychology. We had to write a research paper that linked a...
Work-life balance: is it REALLY a thing? I think most of us want to think so, but is it really achievable? Or is it just a catchy buzzword, and something we tell ourselves we need in order to be happy? I continue to reflect on the “Big Quit” or the “Great Resignation”...
