Can’t Manage Your Stress?

Stress is a natural part of life, and in small doses, it can be beneficial. It can motivate us to take action, help us stay alert, and even improve our performance. Stress can also assist with memory and cognitive function. The right level of stress can help us to problem solve and resolve complex issues.ContinueContinue reading “Can’t Manage Your Stress?”

Equal Access to Education

Education is a fundamental human right. Every child should have access to education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Education provides children with the tools they need to succeed in life, from improving their job prospects to enhancing their overall well-being. Unfortunately, not all children have equal access to education, and this can have seriousContinueContinue reading “Equal Access to Education”

Discovering Empathy

Empathy is a crucial component of emotional intelligence, which is the ability to identify and understand the emotions of others. Being empathetic means that you can put yourself in someone else’s shoes and see things from their perspective. Empathy is a valuable skill in both personal and professional settings, as it can improve communication, buildContinueContinue reading “Discovering Empathy”

Good Conversation A therapy that we need.

A man walks into a coffee shop at noon after a difficult morning at the office. He is stressed and there is a lot for him to complete before the end of the work day. He decides to take his full lunch hour to reset and he does this by striking up a conversation withContinueContinue reading “Good Conversation A therapy that we need.”

The Power of Connections

Make meaningful connections. What does this mean?The simple answer: make human connections. I have read books on building professional networks and I have found that many suggested a very robotic way of connecting. The books often suggest being very rigid and direct. However, people enjoy conversations that are not always related to their work orContinueContinue reading “The Power of Connections”

Exercise the Mind

The mind is the most powerful tool that a human possesses. Our mind and body help us to navigate and understand the world around us. Our identity and reality are all connected to the mind, that is why it is important to exercise the mind. Exercising the mind simply means challenging it. Much like trainingContinueContinue reading “Exercise the Mind”

Migrant & Refugee Children deserve to be in school. 

Imagine being uprooted from your home or being forced to move to a different country because of your country’s economic or sociopolitical instabilities. Imagine leaving your family, friends, country and culture behind to move to a new place where uncertainty awaits you. That process is not easy and results in anxiety and worry, especially whenContinueContinue reading “Migrant & Refugee Children deserve to be in school. “

Take Your Lunch Hour!

I have encountered many people across the globe who engage in the “working lunch” and it is a practice that I am against. The lunch hour is an essential part of your day. It is the opportunity to reset and prepare yourself to go again. Taking at least 1 hour in your workday to doContinueContinue reading “Take Your Lunch Hour!”

Learn to Love Yourself

Love YourselfTraditionally, Valentine’s Day has been a celebration of love between couples and loved ones. The 14th of February is filled with gift giving and the expression of love for others. However, in a world filled with chaos and confusion, many people have forgotten how to love themselves.Life comes at us fast and very oftenContinueContinue reading “Learn to Love Yourself”