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Ego in Activism: The Thin Line Between Virtuous Causes and Self-righteous Agendas
Activism is defined as taking direct action to support or oppose a particular cause, often political or social. People often buttress an...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20232 min read


The Pitfalls of Choosing Sides
From politics to business, relationships, and everyday decision-making, we are constantly pressured to choose a side. It's a pervasive...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Discernment, Truth, and Balance: The Powerful and Intangible Forces Necessary for Sustainable Human
If everyone agreed on what is good, bad, right, and wrong, what would be left to argue about? And if there is a universal truth, why is...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Oct 1, 20234 min read


Reclaiming Our Freedom Through Emerson’s Vision of Self-Reliance
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a great American philosopher, poet, and essayist, left a remarkable legacy in the 19th century by instilling a sense...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Sep 1, 20233 min read


How Labels Are Being Used to Fuel Self-importance, Divisiveness, and Cancel Culture
While labels serve as a useful tool in organizing information and navigating the world around us, they can also lead to negative...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20232 min read


The Traps of Ego-driven Acceptance, Creativity, and Well-being at Work
For most of us, work is the cornerstone of our lives. It is where we spend most of our time and can often define our sense of self-worth....
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20235 min read


Learning to Let Go: The Benefits of Subtracting from Your Life
We live in a world that promotes the idea of accumulation. DO MORE! ACQUIRE MORE! BE MORE! NEVER SLOW DOWN! This is the mainstream claim...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20233 min read


Are You Allowing Reality Dating Shows to Warp Your Relationship Expectations?
Reality dating shows have become a staple in television entertainment over the past few years. With dramatic storylines, romantic...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20233 min read


The Barrier to Peace: The Human Ego and Divisiveness
As a society, we tout peace and unity, yet many of our actions speak otherwise. Instead of focusing on our similarities and the positive...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20233 min read


The Importance of Service: Going Beyond Virtue Signaling
When it comes to giving back, there is something beautiful and powerful about the concept of "paying it forward." It has the power to...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Gaslighting: How to Identify, Overcome and Respond to It
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that aims to make the victim doubt their own memory, perception, and sanity. It can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Loneliness: One of the Consequences of Toxic Masculinity
We often think of masculinity and loneliness as two separate topics. While there is a certain degree of overlap, the idea that one can...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Making Peace with the Unknown: A Guide to Embracing Uncertainty
Life can be so much more captivating when we let go of our need for certainty and make peace with the unknown. In a world of an...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20234 min read


The Future of AI and the Critical Importance of Emotional Intelligence
How are you feeling about our future with AI? Hopeful? Concerned? Uncertain? As we move forward into the uncharted territory of AI, there...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Overcoming Racism: The Resilience of the Black and Brown Community
We are living in a racism pandemic, which is taking a heavy psychological, mental health and psychical health toll on our Black and Brown...
Dr. Masica Jordan
Feb 1, 20232 min read


What Causes Us to Feel Resistance?
Resistance is a powerful, invisible, and internal force that can paralyze us from pursuing our dreams, taking healthy risks, and living a...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Aug 1, 20225 min read


What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Empathy and Why It Matters
Your spouse regularly lashes out, frustrated over the temperature at home, and you engage in ongoing thermostat wars. At work, a project...
Doni Landefeld, Ph.D.
Jul 1, 20224 min read


Minority Families and Mental Health Awareness
It is a compound effect, i.e., the mental health challenges and crises confronting minority households. The National Alliance for Mental...
Georgia A. Bryce-Hutchinson
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Social Media: The Source of Anxiety and Disunity?
Some argue that social media is one of the primary causes of a record outbreak of emotional instability, human discord, chronic anxiety,...
Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jun 1, 20226 min read
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