Overthinking is something most of us experience from time to time. But when it becomes a regular habit, that’s another story. It can hold us back, disrupt our sleep and affect our mental health. The process happens when we obsess […]
How to develop active listening: 12 tips to improve your communication skills
Active listening, sometimes called effective listening, is an important soft skill. The ability to listen – really listen – to what people are saying can improve your success in job interviews and your relationships in life. And with a bit […]
The high 5 habit: A 10-second morning routine that can change your life
We’re always looking for new ways to help people boost their confidence and achieve their goals. And we think we’ve found one. It’s known as the high 5 habit, an idea created by life coach, motivational speaker and best-selling author […]
A job club can make your job search easier
Searching for a job can be stressful. It is easy to feel alone while pursuing what can seem like a monumental challenge. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join a job club. These groups, also known as job […]
Finding calm in three steps: Stop. Breathe. Be.
Is your stress level out of control? Do you feel harried and hurried as you move through your daily routine? If so, there’s a quick and simple technique that can help bring calm and clarity into your day. I first […]
Benefits of tattoo removal: new USC Keck School of Medicine study shows mental health and job gains
Plenty of anecdotal evidence points to the positive benefits of tattoo removal. But there have been few real-life studies to highlight this fact – at least, not until recently. Seven medical students at the University of Southern California Keck School […]
The Southern Smoke Foundation and other organizations offer financial aid to food and beverage workers in crisis
Many people in reentry turn to restaurant work for their first job. While readily available, these jobs are often demanding, stressful and typically low paid. As a result, many workers live paycheck-to-paycheck as they rebuild their lives. When a crisis […]
Banks and nonprofits offer financial wellness resources to help you get on track to a better future
Are finances adding extra stress to your life as you begin reentry? Are you having trouble paying the bills, making enough money for the things you’d like to buy or even figuring out how to open a bank account? Financial […]
Got financial stress? Understanding the problem and how to recognize it
Many people who are leaving prison and trying to adjust to life in reentry will encounter serious financial stress. Whether it’s figuring out how to open a bank account, worries about earning enough money for food and rent, or not […]
Companies join forces to create second chance hiring alliances
As the U.S. continues to face a hiring shortage and the country’s workforce numbers are expected to slow over the next decade, companies are turning to new sources of talent. And one of these is potential employees who were formerly […]