by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Kindness and empathy are vital human needs. Much of the pain that we see in our world right now comes from a lack of empathy for those who are different. And, as much as I would like to yell “Stop it!” to the aggressors, people smarter than me have proven that...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Don’t let the time slip away. Have you set your goals for the year? If not, there’s no time like the present. Here are some articles that may help… Goal Achievement: Join the Successful 12% One of the most common annual goal setting exercises is the New Year’s...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
There are so many things to do, both personally and professionally in the next few days. You are committed to three holiday parties plus a big presentation for work. You haven’t finished buying gifts for your employees and family and hate the crowds and traffic this...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
A few months ago, I was inspired by a sermon given by Rev. Billy Hester of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church here in Savannah. My family joined Asbury Memorial this year not only for its inclusive, open congregation, but because Rev. Hester brings...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Paid Time Off (PTO) is an amazing benefit of working for someone else. It is something we ask about during a job interview and even try to negotiate. We fight for our vacation time. And then we start working. And then the year draws to a close. And then we...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I live in Savannah, Georgia. For those of you who are unaware, we had a run-in with a hurricane in 2016. Matthew ran parallel to the Florida coast and then set his sights to visit my coastal county at just the perfect time – high tide. Kind of like bringing a...
