by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In December 2020, I was a guest of podcasters Drs. Shelley and Chad Prevost. Having enjoyed their Facebook Group, Big Self School, I jumped at the chance to be interviewed by them. We had a fabulous time. They are caring, intelligent, and engaging people. A link to...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Do you remember the movie Ghost with Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, and Demi Moore? Of course, you do. Picture the scene where Oda Mae is trying to sleep while Sam is incessantly singing “I’m ‘Enery the Eighth, I am, ‘Enery the Eighth, I am, I am…” My...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Maintaining your productivity can feel like a solitary endeavor – just you and your task list or calendar. While time management is more appropriately described as self-management, you don’t need to do it alone. One of the best ways to manage yourself is to...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I stink at journaling. Journaling is a productive use of time. It has been shown to: Relieve anxiety and depression Lower stress Increase creativity Boost gratitude and happiness Improve memory And much more Yet, I still stink at it. Every time I sit...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In the world of marketing, a Call to Action (CTA) is the part of an advertisement where the viewer/reader/listener is asked to do something – call this number, visit this website, buy this thingy on Amazon. We are bombarded with CTAs, and we often tune them out. But...
