Gratitude: Why It Matters and How to Discover It in Everyday Life
Appreciating good things in your life, however small, can profoundly impact your well-being. Here’s why gratitude is so important, as well as 10 simple ways to practice it.
Posts Tagged: mental health
Saying “No” to Reclaim and Protect Your Boundaries
It’s important to set boundaries — learn to say “no” — to protect your mental and emotional health. Here are tips on knowing what boundaries are appropriate, how to speak confidently and how to offer alternative options.
Caring for Your Team While Working With Sensitive Topics
For many of us, public-sector work brings us a sense of purpose. As personally rewarding and important as this work can be, repeated exposure to sensitive topics without mitigating its impact can lead to burnout and second-hand trauma.
Make Mental Health Awareness a Priority
Support for mental health is crucial in the workplace. Explore resources to observe Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part Two
Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
Getting Mental Health Out of Our Heads and on the Agenda
Mental Health is no longer a taboo topic. It is discussed and prioritized in open conversation in families and in the workplace. A recent study showed that ninety-two percent of new and upcoming graduates say it’s important that they feel comfortable discussing mental health at work.