How to Bounce Back From Rejection
We all get rejected at work, whether it’s having our suggestions shot down, being denied for a promotion or getting fired from a job. It hurts — and it’s not...
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The key to loving your job in the age of burnout
Meaning isn’t something to be found, and it can’t be uncovered by heartfelt commitment, long hours, and self-sacrifice. Meaning is something we make. But when we talk about “meaningful work,”...
The Cost Of Ignoring Mental Health In The Workplace
It’s a commonly accepted fact that adults spend roughly one-third of their lives at work. That’s a significant amount of time, within which we are likely to experience a spectrum...
To help students overcome setbacks, they need to develop ‘academic buoyancy’
Teachers, parents, and academics have become increasingly concerned about the increase of mental health distress in students. Many schools have begun to address this issue by focusing on building student resilience....
Mental wellness at the workplace: It goes beyond the occasional day off
“Take a mental health day.” That phrase has become a catch-all solution for young workers facing burnout, and while we should appreciate organisations that encourage time off, long-term wellness is...
Career resiliency – building a better future
When I think of career resiliency, I think of my friend Molly, who applied nine times before she was promoted from a Customer Service Representative to a Learning Specialist. In...
4 Cannexus19 presentations for career professionals interested in mental health
Mental health has become a crucial consideration for career development professionals, whether examining how it relates to their clients’ career development or their own well-being. Following are slides from several...
Burned out and overwhelmed: should you embrace the joy of no?
It is no surprise to me that decluttering is the focus of the current wave of “how can I fix my life” angst. The wish to say no instead of...
The Psychological Impact of Job Search in 2019
Jobseekers in 2019 need to realize they aren't employees, they are businesses-of-one trying to sell their services to employers. This makes them entrepreneurs, and it's why they feel so lonely...
A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Social Anxiety in the Context of Career Development
In order to identify ways to promote career development for people with social anxiety disorder (SAD), a theoretical framework to help conceptualize SAD in the context of career development is...