I write about and for the shock absorbers of society. Those who care for others, middle managers, education professionals, caregivers, and parents. I am or have been each of them. People who are constantly reminded of their humanity and frailty and not reminded enough of their value, impact, and responsibility. …

As for being a poster child of law firm leaders with mental health challenges, [Simon] Malko admitted he did have a moment of doubt about coming out. “There was a little voice that asked, why are you doing it?” Quickly, though, he decided “it was the right thing to do.” …

Caregiving, especially of close relatives like parents, can be a significant inflection point in one’s mental health. These moments warrant special attention from employers, family, friends, and ourselves. We may be raising children with developmental needs, caring for sick or disabled relatives and friends, or looking after elderly parents. Sometimes…

Many managers and employees wish they were better at asking for what they need and listening to criticism. Doing so comes from a safe place of realistic confidence and healthy working alliances. To enhance collaboration and relationships at work, it’s essential to grasp the intricate nature of interpersonal dynamics, embrace…

In the olden days, when at a loss with what to do for sick individuals, doctors and apothecaries ordered or dispensed “ut aliquid erit” medicine or salves— “so that something will occur.” Sometimes the placebo effect worked — often, it didn’t. Regardless, patients felt cared for. In the Covid pandemic…

“You are my own creation! I command you to STOP NOW!” Sasha Nein to the Mega-Censor figment of imagination -*Gets smashed anyway* Video games show how powerful aesthetic storytelling is in conveying complex ideas in a simple way that solicits emotions and responses. We memorize the message that made us…

hello and thank you for the comment! i totally agree with you and yet i think that we remain very conditioned from our indoctrination. a core prayer in the catholic faith is god give me strength when i am weak, even costello wrote about this, so we present these two…

As much as we like to say that things are never a matter of life or death to de-escalate a situation in the business world, medical doctors face such stressors daily. Their almost superhuman capability is often overlooked until we find ourselves in the role of patients. We explore how…

Part I of this series — “Mirror, mirror on the digital wall! Narcissism, personal branding, and delusions of grandeur “ — describes core traits associated with narcissism. These can be part of a person’s winning formula — but can also damage the individual and others. Persons with narcissistic tendencies can…