What Makes Us Stronger… Just as a plant outdoors that withstands the extremes and stress of weather, in heat, cold, and wind, tends to grow stronger than a nursery-bred variety, we are the same. Yet, we need to balance this stress with self-care and mindfulness to prevail. Never in our lifetime have Americans been under…
The habit of expressing gratitude has a powerful impact resulting in less depression, better self-regulation, greater optimism and happiness, a stronger immune system, and lower levels of stress hormones and blood pressure. Here’s a high-5 for teaching gratitude! Whether it be by saying a sincere “Thank You,” writing gratitude entries in a journal, or pausing…
As a certified character coach with DEFINE 360, a mindfulness and emotional intelligence learning engine, my training entailed reading With the Heart in Mind by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith. It is a short read with profound depth that addresses many of our nascent issues which are degrading the health of our psyches and society. Among them is the sole reliance…