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Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
How to Start Fresh When Even the Word “Goal” Feels Overwhelming
Using a CBT approach, learn how to start your day, week, month or year off fresh when even the word “goal” feels overwhelming or pointless.

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
5 min read
8 Ways to Deal with a Job that You Hate but Can't Afford to Leave
It's not uncommon to find yourself in a high-paying, great benefit-having job that you absolutely hate. Or even worse, an OK paying job...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
How to Combat Loneliness When You're Not a Fan of Being Around People
Being alone does not necessarily mean you are lonely. This can be especially hard for more extroverted, socially energized people to...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
5 min read
Strategy 101: The 5 Forces that Drive Business Competition…and Human Behavior
We can‘t really talk about the 5 forces that drive competition in business without at least touching on the forces that drive human...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
11 ways to get your resume through cyberspace and in front of a human
So, you're applying for a job? It can be tough out there with so many job seekers these days. To help companies manage the influx of...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
How to Identify and Transition into Your Ideal New Career Path
Have you been feeling stuck in your current career and have a nagging feeling that there must be something better out there for you? Do...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
1 min read
Mindfulness & Grounding Toolkit
Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. It includes awareness of one’s own thoughts, emotions, and...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
2 min read
23 Positive Affirmations for Tough Days
Positive affirmations are simple positive phrases that actively allow us to challenge our negative thoughts and refocus on the good...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
1 min read
Deep Breathing Toolkit
Deep breathing techniques are a good place to start to help control the symptoms of stress, anxiety, overwhelm and anger. The skill is...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
5 Apps That Will Help You Live a Healthier and Happier Life
There is no denying that due to the ongoing pandemic, our smartphones have taken up a more significant portion of our lives. Despite...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
The Gut Punch of Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be criticized. In fact, it can sometimes feel like a kick in the gut! Even the word itself... CRITICISM...seems so...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
6 Negative Attitudes that will Sabotage your Job Search
And awesome free tools to help get you through it by Melanie Gallo, PhD Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
5 min read
Why We Don't Like Surprises
I Don’t Like Surprises Surprises are usually considered a good thing. And I actually don’t dislike all surprises--just the kind with...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
5 min read
6 Ways to Help you Remember Things More Often
by Melanie Gallo, PhD Most of us want to improve our memory and for a good reason! Our capability to remember things is one of the few...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
Why You Mad Bro? Understanding Passive-Aggressive Behavior
by Melanie Gallo, PhD We all know someone who "is passive-aggressive", or mean in a way that is subtle... but oh so shady! You may not...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
4 min read
How to use your superpower
by Melanie Gallo, PhD Do you know what your superpower is? No, not THAT superpower. I’m talking about your most powerful...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
How Did I Get Here? The Art of Knowing, That you know
by Melanie Gallo, PhD Have you ever had this to happen? You’re driving home from work and all of a sudden your sitting in your driveway. ...


Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
Preserving your Inner Child
by Melanie Gallo, PhD You know how when you’re a kid everything is an adventure. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a ten year old that...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
Underachiever or Overachiever?
by Melanie Gallo, PhD Finding the right balance in life is always a handful. There are times when we just don’t seem to know how much...

Melanie C Gallo, PhD
3 min read
5 Steps to Liking Yourself, For Real
by Melanie Gallo, PhD Have you ever thought to yourself “I don’t like myself”? Well, if you have, believe me, you’re not the only one....

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