Anger Management: Interrupting the Cycle of Anger
by Justine Luzzi Despite its negative reputation, anger is a natural, and even useful, human emotion. No one gets through life without experiencing anger, and yet, if it causes you to lose control, it can become disruptive to your quality of life and destructive to relationships. Fortunately, there are ways to understand your anger’s purpose, […]
Preventing Workplace Burnout through Work-Life Balance
by Justine Luzzi What is Workplace Burnout? Workplace burnout is a serious issue that arises when stress is not managed properly, and persists over a long period of time. To prevent burnout it’s important to understand why it occurs, be familiar with the warning signs that accompany it, and proactively address it, sooner rather than […]
Taking Accountability: Finding Empowerment Through Personal Responsibility
by Justine Luzzi There are a lot of misconceptions about what taking accountability actually means. It’s not about self-hatred or assigning blame. Rather, it’s about taking personal responsibility and owning what happens on your side of the street, as well as apologizing and making amends when appropriate. Taking accountability is the opposite of playing the […]
Sleep as a Shift Worker: Why It Matters and How to Get More
by Justine Luzzi Getting great sleep can be difficult, even for the average person. But what happens to the quality of your sleep when you’re a shift worker? Due to odd hours or inconsistent shifts, including working overnights (ie – “the graveyard shift”), getting sufficient sleep can be extremely difficult. And because shift workers make […]