Melanie Gallo, PhD

WorkLife Mental Health Coach

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

@VernonForGA CORRECTION. On behalf of the family, this is NOT the wife of Herman Cain. This is a dear Aunt and we kindly ask for privacy during this time of loss. 🤍

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Productivity is UP.

BUT

Burnout is also UP. Mental health support needs are UP. Vacation day use is DOWN. Work-life balance is DOWN.

Everyone can use support. It’s not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

@KevOnStage Worklife coach😆 One-on-one talking

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

It's Fri-Yay! Thank you Lord.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Middle school classmate to me:
Stupid n!@@&r! It was my turn!

Middle school teacher to me:
If you don’t go tell the Principal on him then you really are a stupid n!@@&r.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

What Daydreaming Does to your Mind.

Science suggests that mind-wandering freely to more pleasant and playful thoughts may improve our mood and foster creativity.

https://t.co/VhCtE0T47r

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Stuck in a rut? Sometimes joy takes a little practice.

https://t.co/KlSf8nuhhj

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If you feel too overwhelmed for coaching right now, you're definitely ready for coaching right now.

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#WorkLifeJoy #stress #backtoschool #parents #project #employee #personality #project #overwhelm #goals #adulting

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

NEWS FLASH: Diversity, equity and inclusion does NOT mean that an underrepresented person is less qualified or “took” a spot from someone else. For something to be “taken” it has to be owned in the first place.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

The imposter phenomenon not only involves self-doubt and feeling like a fraud when you are perfectly qualified to do what you do.

It also involves feeling like you need to prove yourself to others who doubt you, even if you don’t actually doubt yourself.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Ever feel like a fraud? You’re not alone. Research has shown that 70% or more of people have experienced the imposter phenomenon at some time in their lives.

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[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Ever see something interesting in real life and your first instinct is to rewind it to “watch” it again?

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DID YOU KNOW the last part of the brain to finish maturing is the frontal lobe which is responsible for judgment and inhibition. This does not happen until the late 20s.

Apparently some people are forever 20.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

FEELING LIKE A DRAMA QUEEN? KNOW ONE PERSONALLY?

Science actually says people can’t help being drawn to drama.

Affect = our typical overall experience of emotion.

Need for affect = our measurable, inborn need to both approach and avoid situations that stir up emotions.

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

MY SON: Mom I need a planner for school.

ME: I’m on it!

ME IN MY HEAD: Yayeeee! Planner Shopping!
(OK that wasn’t in my head. I said that too :D)

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

Great leaders know how to go to WAR:

[W]ork on the right problems.
[A]sk the right questions.
[R]emove barriers to success.

Are you a great leader?

[TED Talks @TEDTalks]

Here's your reminder to stand up, stretch, or even take a walk!

Your body — and brain — will thank you later. https://t.co/xh7k8B1PME

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

EMOTION vs MOOD
Emotion:
》is expressed in the moment like the feeling of joy after receiving a gift.
》lasts for a short time
》is sparked by activities or events
Mood:
》can last for hours/months/years like the lingering sadness from a loss
》can live underneath the emotion

[Melanie Gallo, PhD @WorkLifeJoyDoc]

I got into psychology to better understand people. I stayed in psychology to help other people understand people.

Why did you first get into your field? Why are you in your field now?