A global pandemic, Depression-level unemployment, civil and political unrest –across all countries. it feels as if the world as we know it is faltering. Now more than ever, it’s imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion. Compassion is the quality of having positive intentions and real concern for others. Compassion in […]
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We all make mistakes, but what next?
We all make mistakes in many different ways. Maybe you laid into your significant other over something insignificant, forgot to text a friend back about plans or made a glaring typo in a super important work memo. Even worse, instead of addressing our mistake head-on, apologizing in an instant, and […]
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Toxic Positivity: We shouldn’t have to pretend that everything’s OK when it isn’t.
It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, “Look on the bright side,” “Focus on the good things,” or “Be positive.” If anything, the pandemic has exacerbated the phenomenon of “toxic positivity.” “It’s going to be OK,” […]
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The Power Of Kindness
Can you recall a time somebody was kind to you? Now change the scenario and think of a time you were kind to another person? Call to mind their reaction and how you responded. Move into your heart and notice the feelings there. Kindness affects the user and the experiencer […]
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Self Compassion: The road to inward love
Have you ever lost your temper at…yourself? Blamed and then beat yourself up a little inside for doing something you regret? Maybe you’ve been harsh with someone, only to be much harsher with yourself later? It’s easy to be tough on yourself—we tend to do it much, much more than […]
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Young Adults Deal With Anxiety & Loneliness Due To Pandemic.
2020 felt like a “wasted year” for many young adults. Dating, starting a family, career on hold for many during COVID-19. For young people who are navigating choices about higher education, their careers, building relationships or deciding when to start a family, the uncertainty of the pandemic can add pressure […]
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Empathy: Everyone needs to feel understood.
Did you know that 98% of people have the ability to empathize with others? Empathy is a word that is used often by many people. It’s commonly known that empathy is a good thing to have, but it isn’t always a priority in people’s lives. While a large majority of […]
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Why is social media validation important for us
Imagine that we posted a cool photo to Instagram. we stare at our post waiting for someone to like and comment. To our disappointment, the post gets hardly any attention. After a while we frown, setting our phone aside. we begin to wonder what went wrong. Am I not funny […]
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The butterfly effect in our daily lives.
‘Long term effect’ ‘Long term investment’ ‘Long term goals’ We’re definitely familiar with these phrases. They are everywhere around us, and every loved one around us would remind us of this. ‘Think long term’ Let’s introduce a very interesting concept here, called the ‘Butterfly effect’ What is the butterfly effect? […]
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Coping with the loss of a loved one during Covid19
Coping with a loss is difficult, but in Covid19 it is even harder. Often, the loss of life to the coronavirus is sudden, and family members are unable to be by their loved one’s side because of restrictions. The separation only adds to the grief and sadness of loved ones […]
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