When you are confronted with an obstacle in life, do you assume there are more to come and proceed on your way with your head down, dreading failure? When an irate customer takes out his or her frustration on you, do you let one person’s negativity transform your mood for the worse? When the “noes”…
There are so many social networks to choose from today: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest. Maybe YouTube? Maybe Reddit? We’d love to let you in on a secret one that’s flying under the radar. Spotify! We’ve spent time digging into the rise of Spotify as a social media platform, used by today’s hottest brands. The…
Heading into summer, New Year’s and all the resolutions that came with it are becoming a distant memory. I always start out the year ready to fulfill my potential, but oftentimes that resolve wanes throughout the year. I lose sight of what I imagined the possibilities to look like, or circumstances will shift and growth…
Self-care can get a bad rap as a fluffy, self-indulgent kind of behavior-excusing activity used to market anything from expensive spa days to junk food and Netflix binges. Like the “treat yo self” episode from Parks and Rec where Donna and Tom take self-care to bank account-busting extremes, buying luxury goods and indulging in every…
Feeling down? Read these mental health quotes to help you find light in the darkness, strength in the suffering and hope in your story. Related: How to Improve Your Mental Health: 9 Keys to Your Well-Being 1. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”…
Great businesses see the future differently. Apple made CD’s redundant, and gave us 1,000 songs in our pocket Airbnb took travel, and made us all feel at home across globe Netflix made video rentals a thing of the past, and disrupted the Oscars And now, Ugly Drinks is creating a new, healthier future for the…
Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Our minds and bodies go through a great deal of it just to execute daily tasks, but this kind of stress doesn’t usually negatively impact our mental or physical health. There are different kinds of stress, some good, some bad. In fact, there are at least three…
You probably don’t know me. I’m not an expert in psychology (although I did ace Psych 101 while an undergrad), and I don’t have a list of letters following my name detailing the credentials for what I’m about to say. I’m just Megan, and I’m here to tell you a story about mental health. Once…
One of the most popular topics in social media marketing is how to get more followers. And not just any followers — real followers, no bots. Brands want to grow their followers authentically by adding real people who love the brand and are looking to engage. This is no small task on social media in 2019! We’ve…
In the past few years, articles about anxiety, depression and a host of other mental health conditions have taken the internet by storm—things that decades ago, many people were afraid to talk about. They feared doing so might make them appear weak, or flawed, or troubled. But now, a wave of openness and honesty has…