The longest relationship any of us will have is with ourselves. It’s worth putting time and energy into that relationship and celebrating yourself.

Wellness matters, and it’s not just about yoga, meditation and stress reduction. Having your finances in order and managing your money well can improve your overall quality of life both now and in the future.

As we enter the holiday season, remember to make yourself a priority as well. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on decisions made during the past year: what worked and what didn’t, and how to build better habits. 


Give yourself permission to slow down, relax and find your own unique ways of celebrating the season.

Gratefulness is an awareness practice: a way of deepening and directing our attention. Gratefulness can make us more resilient and flexible in the face of life’s challenges and can deepen our appreciation of life’s joys.

Communication is essential for building positive relationships at work. It fosters teamwork and collaboration, and it helps everyone to thrive. But what are the building blocks of good communication? 


Whatever your age, whatever your life stage, it’s never too late to take stock of your life, identify what you would like to be different and work toward making those changes, one day at a time.

September’s hint of cooler weather brings the feeling of a new year and a fresh start.

Burnout is a real risk for professionals in the helping professions, which include UFT members in education and health care. If you feel dread at the prospect of going to work, you may be suffering from this condition.

The seasons, like everything in life, are transient. Before summer passes, let it remind us to rest and be gentle with our bodies and minds.