Dec 17, 2019Winterize Your Well-beingIf you live in a climate where winter has arrived, you’ve probably already winterized your wardrobe. Maybe you’ve put away your sandals, summer dresses and swimsuits, and pulled out your winter boots, hat and gloves. There’s plenty to do to get ready for winter. But you may not have realized…Wellbeing2 min read
Oct 21, 2019How to Speak More Kindly to YourselfThere’s a reason why “I’m my own worst critic” is a common saying. Whether we’re stressing about a presentation at work or worrying that we said the wrong thing to a friend, we tend to be really hard on ourselves. We often let our worries and self-doubt overtake us, making…Self Talk2 min read
Oct 3, 2019Embracing Solitude While Working RemotelyI once had a job in an office where the woman who sat in the cubicle behind mine spent seven out of the eight hours at work on the phone with friends, mostly talking about what she was having for dinner. …Remote Working3 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Sep 20, 2019Focusing Your Attention, One Mental Tab at a TimeBy Christine Ciampini Do you ever feel like you have multiple tabs open in your brain? Like your mind is shifting between two to three different tasks and unable to find closure on any of them? This definitely happens to me as I try to juggle work and volunteer projects…Productivity4 min read
Sep 17, 2019Is it Possible to be “In the Know” While Working From Home?People! Have you heard of this show called “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”? It’s supposed to be hilarious. I mean, a divorcee in the 1950s who becomes a stand-up comedian? Amazing. My mom recommended it. I’m adding it to my queue right now! I’ll let you know what I think tomorrow. …Remote Working3 min read
Sep 12, 2019Write-Your-Own Tips to Sleep BetterI recently asked this question to the members of the LiveBetter team and received the following answers: Maintaining a regular sleep schedule–between the workweek and weekend, it’s all over the place! Unable to go to sleep at a decent hour. I stay up late at night to get a head-start…Sleep2 min read
Sep 4, 2019How to Feel More Connected Post-SummerPeople Working Remotely Can Banter, Too! — As a full-time remote worker, I have to say one of the things I miss about being in an office is catching up with various coworkers after Labor Day weekend and asking them about what they’ve enjoyed in their last few days of summer. …Remote Working3 min read
Sep 3, 2019Happiness is a fleeting emotion rather than a permanent state — Interview with Maya Topitzer, Head of Product and Research at LiveBetterBy Jess Li Maya graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology. During her time at university, she had worked in academic psychology research and community based mental health. Following graduation, she went to work full time at a clinic providing support to adults with…Wellbeing4 min read
Aug 16, 2019How to Survive the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad News CycleI’ll admit it. I’m a guilty consumer of the all-you-can-read news. I skim through the headlines when I wake up, check Twitter throughout the day, and “relax” in the evening by reading the news while watching Netflix. I know, I know, it’s not great. These days, the majority of news…Mental Health3 min read
Aug 9, 2019Rethinking Your Relationship With StressResearch shows that having some stress in your life is actually good for you. “Is that really true?” some of you may be asking, with a skeptical look. I am with you. When I think about being stressed, I tend to associate it with a majorly furrowed brow, tense, Frankenstein-like…Stress3 min read