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Conflict at Work: Let’s Be Honest

All conflict starts with one issue: communication. Luckily, the issue can also be its own solution with a little effort. Conflict is not inherently negative. Conflict is actually a necessary part of growth and change. As individuals, we will naturally have thoughts, feelings, and values that differ from those around us. These differences can make it difficult to understand and relate to each other causing interpersonal conflict from the time we’re kids on the playground to adults in the office.

Mindfulness When Working with Black Women

All women have been challenged by gender bias in the workforce, but you may be unaware of some specific difficulties Black women face at work. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, all women were paid 83% of what non- Hispanic white men were paid. In comparison, Black women were paid only 63% of the earnings of their white male counterparts who worked the same jobs. This is why mindfulness when working with Black women is important.

Working Through Grief

Most people’s worst fear is the loss of a loved one. Be it a parent, spouse, or child, we are consistently wracked with worrisome thoughts of catastrophes that could befall our favorite people. We may even grieve for our own misfortunes. Many of us have already experienced loss and may still be processing those feelings. Simply put, grief is the feeling of loss and may be felt for past, present, or future losses. We may grieve death, illness, or other health concerns. However, grief is not only limited to the loss of life.