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Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-performance-review  We all have a different relationship with our work–and therefore, with our performance reviews. Maybe, you love your job and hope to stay ...

Written by: R. Richardson It’s natural for people to feel left out sometimes. But when someone cuts you out of a group or a conversation, it can understandably make you feel hurt, lonely, depressed, or even angry.  Here are some do’s and dont’s to consider w...

Written by: S. Rainne In a world where a lot of our communication is digital, email is just another medium through which people can get to know you. The purpose of email might not always be social–after all, it’s a major form of work communication for many of...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/connecting-with-a-coworker-you-dont-like  Even if you get along with almost everyone, chances are, you may have a coworker you don’t like so much. It’s a problem that most of us run into at...

Written by: C. Beck Congratulations on the impulse to read about mansplaining and what it means for you. That’s a big first step–which you would likely avoid if you were a hopeless mansplainer. To communicate more effectively and stop getting labeled, check o...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/emotional-readiness-to-work-after-a-vacation  Going back to work after time off can be surprisingly difficult. Next vacation, use these steps to ease your return to the daily grind. Vacati...

Written by: C. Beck We all screw up sometimes. After all, we are all human. You might dismiss that phrase, calling it cliche. You might think of it as a way to rationalize simple mistakes or stupid errors. But saying “we’re all human” goes further than a si...

Written by: S. Chuong Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/building-friendships-with-coworkers-remotely Remote work can make us feel disconnected, which can hurt productivity and wellbeing. So how can you build work friendships, remotely? Working ...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/how-to-calm-your-frustration-with-a-colleague-customer-or-boss No matter how frustrated you become, it’s almost never in your best interest to act frustrated at work. Try any of these tips to...

Written by: C. Beck Sitting there frozen, worrying about how to ask for what you want or need? It happens to the best of us. Directly asking for what you want can feel pushy, and it can be scary to assert yourself. You also want to say the right thing, to im...

Written by: A. Won Spending quality time with friends, in laws, and your own family is important. But you can’t always accept their invites, whether you want to or not. It shouldn’t be a problem, as long as you know how to decline an invitation with authenti...

Written by: R. Richardson Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/how-to-be-proud-of-your-work-ethic-without-burning-out  When you thrive, you can help your team thrive. So how can you proudly show your work ethic and how much you care–without burning...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/mental-health-at-work-when-youre-the-manager As a manager, you likely take steps to help others’ mental health at work. It has a huge impact. But what about your own emotional wellbeing? N...

Written by: R. McDanal You may have been there before: your conversational partner has opened up to you with something personal, and you don’t know how to respond. Someone sharing their struggles with you is often a sign of vulnerability, authenticity, and t...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/how-to-talk-to-your-boss-about-your-mental-health-needs Whether you live with a mental health condition or are going through a rough life event, it sometimes becomes necessary to discuss yo...

Written by: M. Stanica Mental health is something many of us struggle with, so it can sometimes seem like no big deal to ignore. But what can you do when someone close to you seems like they are struggling more than they deserve to? How can you recommend ther...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link:  In a world where a lot of our communication is digital, email is just another medium through which people can get to know you. The purpose of email might not always be social–after all, it’s a major form of work communi...

Written by: C. Beck We all know there are plenty of online chat rooms. But not all online chat rooms are consciously designed to be safe and help you walk away feeling better than you did before. And not all chat websites protect your identity (in fact, many ...

Written by: Website Link: Do you feel filled with dread on Sunday night, in anticipation of Monday morning? Do you feel a wave of trepidation, sadness, or anxiety before the night you go back to work after a day or days off, regardless of what day of the w...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/work/flight-attendant-mental-health  Flight attendants manage their unique career circumstances remarkably well, in order to care for the needs of passengers–often at the expense of their own need...