When the work of caring for others becomes heavy, remember that caring is both a strength and a challenge. Research informs us that carrying the weight of other people’s trauma, grief, and injustice can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout over time. The goal is not to care less, but to care in a way […]
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In Part 1, I talked about the importance of adult friendships. In Part 2, I want to focus on friendships at work. Research teaches us that making friends at work can be positive for your career and your well-being. Harvard Business Review states that workplace friendships “are not just a luxury but a strategic advantage.”
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Adult friendships can be one of the most positive influences on your health and happiness. Research teaches us that maintaining social bonds can just be as important to your health as other lifestyle factors. That’s because friendship is a powerful, enriching force associated with well-being and resilience. Making friends during your youth was easy—but as
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Self-kindness is the practice of treating ourselves with care and patience during times of failure, pain, or disappointment. It’s not about ignoring mistakes or pretending everything is fine. It’s about responding to our own feelings with self-compassion rather than criticism. According to Dr. Kristin Neff of the Self-Compassion Institute, self-compassion means showing yourself the same
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