During the tween and teen years, the media has a large influence on how people think and act. Thanks to the growing presence and handy features of technology-–notably major streaming platforms and social media—movies and TV shows are becoming more and more popular and accessible. Though they’re often scorned for being distractions, they can actually...Read More

Podcasts are a wonderful, and often underrated, source of intellectual and creative stimulation for the young, open minds of tweens and teens. What’s more, they are great for replacing the music, YouTube videos, and Netflix shows that teens are so often engrossed in these days. Especially for those who haven’t listened to podcasts before, but...Read More

This article is also posted on ChangeTheCompany.com If you identify as an introvert, you’re someone who is your most collected self in calm environments. You’re not necessarily antisocial but you definitely need to recharge after social gatherings by spending some quality time alone.  It’s likely that you’ve always been able to hide your introversion in...Read More

This article is also posted at ChangeTheCompany.com If you’ve worked at multiple jobs, chances are you’ve probably read plenty of articles on how to improve your relationship with a passive aggressive boss. Or maybe you’ve had a workaholic manager and you’ve done your fair share of research on how to establish boundaries months into a...Read More

This article is also posted on ChangeTheCompany.com Gone are the days when a company’s Human Resources representative was mainly tasked with the “hiring and firing” of employees. In today’s business culture, human resources has morphed into a strategic department that is integral to optimizing a company’s output.  In other terms, HR now ensures that employees...Read More

The latest viral social media platform has not only made headlines all around the globe, but it has become a major talking point for young people’s struggles with anxiety. An app for making and sharing short videos, TikTok encourages interactivity among its users. The short form makes it easy to consume hundreds of creations in...Read More

Since becoming available for worldwide download in August of 2018, TikTok has not only made headlines all around the globe, but it has also become a catalyst for fake news and conspiracy theories. An app for making and sharing short videos, TikTok encourages interactivity among its users. Not only can they create response videos, but...Read More

Are we our ancestors? Living in an immigrant household is always about opportunities. Don’t complain about what you don’t have and work with what you do. These are things that many children and grandchildren of immigrants understand. In my case, I was born in my home country, Venezuela, in an Italian immigrant household. My grandfather...Read More

Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Gen Zs can be tough with their quick and dry remarks. Sarcasm is the new religion. But underneath the humor, there is something deeper. To explain, I’ll quote a song released in 1998 by New Radicals: You get what you give. Gen Zs were conditioned to...Read More

Motivation is one of the essential pillars of success. However, we often lose track of what we are motivating ourselves for. Routine can consume our motivation and the purpose that we are implementing in our lives. We forget to be “present” in our lives. Gen Zs tend to feel burnt out by today’s societal standards....Read More