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5 Tips to Relax and Recharge This Summer

June 27, 2022, RAFT Team

Summer brings excitement, but also high expectations. You’re poised to relax and enjoy the weather, so why do you feel exhausted and stressed out? You’re not alone. 73% ...

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4 Reasons It’s Hard to Change Your Habits (and 20 Tips to Make It Easier)

June 13, 2022, RAFT Team

What is change? According to dictionary.com, change means to become different. These changes can show up in micro and macro ways. From adding more milk to your coffee ...

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How (and when) to Know It’s Time to Change Your Support Network

May 16, 2022, RAFT Team

As your needs and interests change, so will parts of your support network. Here’s how to know it’s time to change, how to make those changes, and how ...

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5 Ways to Build Your Support Network After Covid

May 2, 2022, RAFT Team

What is a support network?  A support network is an informal group of friends, family, and co-workers that can make life a bit sunnier and help you through ...

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Building Organizational Resilience for DV & SV Advocates

April 18, 2022, RAFT Team

Organizational resilience is an essential part of any successful advocacy organization, allowing it to withstand challenges and remain resilient in the face of adversity. It’s important for leaders ...

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3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion and Stop Being Your Own Biggest Bully

April 4, 2022, RAFT Team

A recent survey revealed that 68% of people consider themselves compassionate. And you’re probably one of them! Compassion helps you relate to other people and the things they’re experiencing. The ...

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6 Ways Alone Time Makes Better Leaders, Especially for Women

March 21, 2022, RAFT Team

Women are busier now than they’ve ever been. When not working, most women’s attention is 100% on family and home.  Have men stepped up to the plate. Definitely. ...

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How to Beat Burnout at Work in 5 Easy Steps

March 14, 2022, RAFT Team

We could easily dub 2021 as the “year of burnout at work for women.” According to the annual Women in the Workplace report, 42% of women reported feeling ...

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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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