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How to Remind Yourself of Your Value (Hint: It Involves Positive Self-Talk)

February 21, 2022, RAFT Team

What Is Self Talk? Self-talk is that little voice in your head that keeps a running commentary on almost everything you do.* Sometimes it’s positive, sometimes negative. (And ...

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2 Secrets to Surviving Life Without a Valentine

February 7, 2022, RAFT Team

It’s February — the month of love. It’s also the month of unrealistic expectations and loneliness. Especially if you find yourself without a Valentine. According to Statista, only ...

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The 3 Cs of Organizational Change

January 17, 2022, RAFT Team

Change at its heart is about shifting an established process. By definition, it sounds easy, but most humans are averse to change, so implementation takes a certain finesse. ...

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3 Ways Leadership Shapes Organizational Culture

January 10, 2022, RAFT Team

Everyone wants to work in a business or organization that has a great culture. But many don’t know how to cultivate it. Below, we cover 3 ways leadership ...

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New Year’s Resolutions: Look Back First

January 3, 2022, RAFT Team

New Year’s resolutions. Have you made any? Whether or not you have, I would like to suggest a slightly different approach to starting 2022: take some time to ...

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RAFT’s Top Podcasts of 2021

December 20, 2021, RAFT Team

We had some great discussions as a team and with our many guests in this year’s podcast collection. At times we laughed, at times we dove deep, but ...

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RAFT’s Top Blog Articles of 2021

December 6, 2021, RAFT Team

In looking back over our blog stats this past year, we’ve seen some trends. We saw you making strides to make space for yourself and taking some time ...

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Gratitude: Helpful or Harmful?

November 15, 2021, RAFT Team

Gratitude quotes surround us these days. Especially now, as we approach the holidays, gratitude talk is everywhere. You’ll find “thankful” or “blessed” on pillows, mugs, artwork, and in ...

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How to Reduce Compassion Fatigue and Build Compassion Resilience

November 1, 2021, RAFT Team

What is compassion fatigue? Providing support and care for traumatized people is highly rewarding. Advocates know this, which is why you do it. But this work is also ...

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3 Steps to a Daily Wellness Plan for the Long Haul

September 27, 2021, RAFT Team

A daily wellness plan probably sounds like a dream come true. Imagine that you wake up rested every day, tackle challenges with a smile, and still make time ...

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