Author: Verónica Caridad Rabelo

Verónica Caridad Rabelo is a PhD Candidate in Psychology (Personality & Social Contexts) and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Overall, her research interests include social identity and mistreatment in the workplace. Her current projects investigate gender identity and leadership emergence; sexual assault in the U.S. military; workplace harassment on the basis of gender and sexual orientation; and mindfulness and compassion among stigmatized employees. Verónica is a proud alumna of Williams College, where her passion for social justice and feminist psychology first sparked. In her spare time, Verónica enjoys doing puzzles, practicing yoga, and spending time in the sun.

Why You Should Step Away From Work And Onto A Yoga Mat

The Challenge: Stress, injury, and illness keep us out of work or make it difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand.The Science: Practicing yoga has been shown to help manage physical and psychological symptoms.The Solution: Integrate yoga into your day with these helpful resources to boost your health and happiness! I have five minutes before […]

13 Ways Thanksgiving Seriously Boosts Your Health

The Challenge: Thanksgiving can feel like an over-indulgence or even stressful.The Science: Researchers have found that Thanksgiving is extraordinarily healthful!The Solution: Here are 13 ways Thanksgiving can significantly boost your health & happiness! Thanksgiving and the holidays come along – for some, it involves stressful family times or travel; for others, it’s a time of celebration; for others, […]

A Simple Solution To Quit Sweating The Small Stuff

The Challenge: We know we’re not supposed to sweat the small stuff…but we can’t help it!The Science: Practicing loving-kindness meditation can help us deal with everyday stress.The Solution: Here is the art & science of loving-kindness meditation! The other day, after a long day at work, I found this note tucked into my windshield wiper: Please learn to park in […]

Too Much On Your Plate? How Coloring Mandalas Can Create Balance In Your Life

The Challenge: Our fast-paced lives leave us feeling stressed and anxious, even when the workday is over.The Science: Coloring mandalas is a simple technique to ground us at the moment, de-clutter our minds, and soothe our stress.The Solution: Make time in your daily schedule to ditch your cell phone and color. Life is stressful. Many of us are […]