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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

The TV show Parks and Rec made the idea of “treat yo self” synonymous with over-the-top rewards. And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Why should I

Stuck In Back-to-Back Virtual Meetings? Here’s How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue

Renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant said it best: “Zoom fatigue is not burnout. It’s boreout.” You’d think after almost four years since the pandemic began and we were all thrust onto one mindless Zoom after another, that we’d have figured out how to prevent Zoom fatigue. New York Times bestselling

The Gender Pay Gap: 3 Steps to Work Toward Workplace Parity

Women make 84% of what their male counterparts are making on average. For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering

A Guide to Self-Love for Mental and Spiritual Health

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our most important relationship – the one with ourselves. In pursuing success, happiness, and validation, we often neglect the foundation of our well-being: self-love. Cultivating a deep sense of love

Why Diversity in Clinical Research Matters

By Lindsay Todd, UniteNews Contributing Writer A Healthier Future for Everyone A complex interplay of genetics, environment, and lifestyle shapes our health. This means how our bodies respond to medication and treatment can vary significantly depending on our unique backgrounds. Clinical trials are the cornerstone of medical advancement, propelling medical

​​Black History: The Journey Continues

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Black History Month honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the early 17th century to African Americans living in

Access resources and say yes to starting your business in 2024

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Selecting a word of the year can be a way to incorporate New Year’s resolutions into your life with more mindfulness and intention. It’s also a way to focus your efforts and clarify decision-making and prioritization. Can we propose a word for you? Let’s

The Literary Calm Chat Club

Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum On The Square In 1928, a group of women, many of whom were current or former educators at Springfield’s Lincoln School, formed the Literary Calm Chat Club to support education, literacy, and the arts in the Black community. The educators at Lincoln

15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

The TV show Parks and Rec made the idea of “treat yo self” synonymous with over-the-top rewards. And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Why should I

Stuck In Back-to-Back Virtual Meetings? Here’s How to Avoid Zoom Fatigue

Renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant said it best: “Zoom fatigue is not burnout. It’s boreout.” You’d think after almost four years since the pandemic began and we were all thrust onto one mindless Zoom after another, that we’d have figured out how to prevent Zoom fatigue. New York Times bestselling

The Gender Pay Gap: 3 Steps to Work Toward Workplace Parity

Women make 84% of what their male counterparts are making on average. For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering

A Guide to Self-Love for Mental and Spiritual Health

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our most important relationship – the one with ourselves. In pursuing success, happiness, and validation, we often neglect the foundation of our well-being: self-love. Cultivating a deep sense of love

Why Diversity in Clinical Research Matters

By Lindsay Todd, UniteNews Contributing Writer A Healthier Future for Everyone A complex interplay of genetics, environment, and lifestyle shapes our health. This means how our bodies respond to medication and treatment can vary significantly depending on our unique backgrounds. Clinical trials are the cornerstone of medical advancement, propelling medical

​​Black History: The Journey Continues

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Black History Month honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the early 17th century to African Americans living in

Access resources and say yes to starting your business in 2024

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Selecting a word of the year can be a way to incorporate New Year’s resolutions into your life with more mindfulness and intention. It’s also a way to focus your efforts and clarify decision-making and prioritization. Can we propose a word for you? Let’s

The Literary Calm Chat Club

Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum On The Square In 1928, a group of women, many of whom were current or former educators at Springfield’s Lincoln School, formed the Literary Calm Chat Club to support education, literacy, and the arts in the Black community. The educators at Lincoln