Posts tagged mental health
Mistakes Make it Real: Life in Improv (YOH8)

“The best way to describe my first improv experience was like unzipping myself for a moment, airing out my soul and putting it back into my body. My soul has so many parts. All of these parts matter and they have a place in the world. My whole self matters. My whole self is valuable. Improv reminded me that proverbial humanity is funny. We are naturally hilarious as people, and we are all awkward beings, combing our way through society. I played with a bunch of strangers. They said some wild things. We laughed. We got lost.”

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I Am the CEO of a Mental Wellness Retreat Company But I Still Struggle Too.

At the end of the day, the future waits for no one. It comes full force with whatever it decides to carry. So, if it’s going to be a hurricane, best believe you are not alone to face it. I am in the hurricane too. It is the same storm that we face even thousands of miles apart. We’ve got this. Hand in hand. Arm in arm. Heart to heart.

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Business Leaders, Here's Why You Should Know More Than Your Employee's Name

I hate the word “colleague.” It sets up an arms-length relationship right off the bat. Work shouldn’t be just work. We are all at work probably more than we’re at home so why isn’t our work environment and work relationships considered a vital part of our success both professionally and personally?

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In Honor of Suicide Prevention Day and Those We Have Lost

In truth, suicide prevention should take place every single day. The fact that there is a day to bring awareness is so important, however the goal is creating a ripple effect where people think of one another every day. Suicide has become a rampant taker of lives that has no regard for age, ethnicity, economic status, or personality.

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