In recent years, our society has begun to question the old adage, “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” For good reason, many people have recognized the harm in expecting individuals to suppress their emotions and simply push through adversity. This mindset creates around normal emotional experiences, minimizes the importance of health and wellbeing, and overlooks...
Let’s cut to the chase—the answer is an overwhelming no. In fact, a growing body of research provides compelling evidence that whole-employee well-being is a critical factor in optimizing performance. While establishing direct causation is challenging, the correlation is difficult to ignore. Organizations that invest not only in the competence of their employees but also...
Let’s Talk About Mental Load Before diving into this topic, there’s something crucial I need to emphasize: We absolutely LOVE OUR PARTNERS! I can’t stress this enough. Life wouldn’t be the same without them—our worlds are brighter, funnier, more exciting, and more enjoyable because they’re by our sides. However—and this is a big however—there often...
The Dark Side of Toxic Positivity: Embracing All Emotions for a Healthier Life Toxic positivity is a mindset that prevents us from healing and living well by forcing us to put on a happy face even when it’s not appropriate. While optimism has its benefits, toxic positivity can undermine our health-related quality of life by...
It’s unavoidable. We all think about it. Maybe it happened when you first started noticing the streaks of silver sprouting amidst your darkly colored hair. Maybe it happened when you noticed a crease abreast your beautifully constructed face. Maybe it was the crackling bones that reminded you of the journeys and adventures forged in your...
For me, it was a slow road into health and wellness coaching. I took many different turns before landing solidly in this field. Truth be told, because it is a relatively new and emerging field, I wondered how effective a coach could be at assisting others in making lifestyle changes that support their long term...
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