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Photo credit: Jessica Grossmeier, 2025 By Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH For those who lead wellbeing initiatives in their organizations, a familiar frustration often emerges: launching programs employees genuinely want, measuring participation, tracking engagement, yet still wondering why the needle barely moves on burnout and stress. This challenge is widespread. According to McLean & Company’s 2025 research, only 43% of employees say their company’s wellbeing programs effectively meet their needs. Burnout affects 83% of workers, and employee engagement dropped from 88% to 64% in just one year (DHR Global, 2026). The gap isn’t about effort or quality. Organizations invest heavily in…
Be the first to rate & review! This high-protein broccoli salad uses cottage cheese to create a creamy dressing. Crisp broccoli and red onion bring crunch, tender herbs add brightness, and chopped pecans lend a satisfying finish. It’s a side that works just as well for weekday lunches as it does for potlucks and holiday spreads. Published on January 7, 2026
A few months ago, I caught myself saying yes to an ask that every part of me wanted to decline. It was a small thing, an extra favor squeezed into an already overflowing week, but I agreed to do it reflexively. Doing so gave me a quick hit of “feel-good”—and maybe helped me avoid a bit of guilt or shame for not showing up, too.Eight years after removing alcohol as my main point of escapism, I still see more subtle “dimmers,” as I now call them, occasionally creep into my life. This one—toxic generosity, or being helpful or generous as…
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These high-fiber meals are easy to prepare and full of flavor. With at least 8 grams of fiber per serving, they make hitting your daily fiber goals feel simple, doable, and realistic for everyday meals. 21+ High Fiber Meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner If you’re trying to eat more fiber but don’t want bland “health food,” you’re in the right place. These high-fiber meals are filling, family-friendly, and made with real ingredients—no powders or gimmicks (like my fiesta bean salad pictured above). Whether you’re meal prepping for the week…
One more thing to consider, per Dr. Gallagher: Perception is everything. “Sometimes we think things are more calculated than they really are,” she says. “These get-togethers can happen on a whim, and it’s important to not assume you were intentionally excluded.” Not only that, it’s Dr. Saltz says it’s possible you could be projecting internal feelings onto the group. “Most new moms already overly harshly judge themselves. In addition, it doesn’t take much to feel judged by others,” she says. “Some may be true, but some may be a projection of your own self-judgment.”If you feel loved and supported by…
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“By having a clear vision for each quarter of the year, you’re setting up your future self for success,” says Elise Diaz, a certified financial planner with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, You can even plan quarterly money dates with yourself, your partner, a close family or a trusted friend to hold each other accountable so that your financial plans don’t fall off throughout the year. Says Diaz, “It’s the small, consistent steps that will help you achieve your big money goals.”
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Living in a comfortable, heated house is something a lot of us take for granted. When the cold weather hits, we just put on thick socks, turn up the thermostat (or take other steps), and go about our business. But most modern homes rely on the electrical grid to keep that heat flowing. Even if your home is heated by natural gas or heating oil, there’s most likely an electric component to your heating system.That means that when the power goes out—say, in the middle of a fierce blizzard—so does…
Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) over a high heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil then once hot, add the meatballs and cook for 2 mins on each side. Once the meatballs have browned, reduce the heat to medium-high and add the onion. Cook for 1-2 mins or until starting to soften.
Have you ever been baking, about to scoop your batter into the muffin tin, and realized you have no paper liners? You can always grease the pan, but coating each divot takes time, and if you don’t have nonstick spray, this process can get very tedious very fast. Plus, those bakery muffins look so appealing with their little paper wrappers. Lucky for you, and thanks to a TikTok instructional video from one of our favorite creators, @justine_snacks (you may recognize her from butter boards and those viral purple cookies), you can learn how to make them at home in seconds.…