Trans and gender-expansive individuals face depression, anxiety and other mental health issues at alarmingly high rates. This tragic reality stems from the distress caused by society’s oppression and lack of acceptance of gender non-conforming individuals. [Read more…] about Practicing Mindfulness and Acceptance Within Gender Identity
Mindfulness on the Road: Making Our Streets Safe for Drivers and Pedestrians
Have you tried driving and then braking suddenly because a person is in your path, or the lights have turned red? Or you’re walking and texting, and you almost got hit by a car? Vehicular accidents have resulted in thousands of lives lost and millions of serious injuries sustained, many of which could have been prevented by practicing mindfulness on the road. [Read more…] about Mindfulness on the Road: Making Our Streets Safe for Drivers and Pedestrians
4 Ways Your Wellbeing Is Good For Your Work Life
Work health means more than just “am I well enough to make it into work today?” It goes beyond this simple baseline into affecting your health outside of work and the success you might have. It’s easy to forget that work hours are not a time where you’re just on pause, waiting for life to start, and if that’s the rut you’re stuck in, perhaps the following can help you bring a more positive and healthful way of working into your life. [Read more…] about 4 Ways Your Wellbeing Is Good For Your Work Life
Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Since the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999 ushered in the modern era of shootings on campuses, more than 187,000 students from nearly 200 grade schools have been shaken by gunfire during class hours, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.
The tally includes at least 130 killed and 254 wounded –– and an entire generation touched by mass violence. [Read more…] about Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting
15 Podcasts to Listen to If You Want to Develop Resilience
Coming face-to-face with different kinds of problems is a regular part of life that you often have no control over. What you can control is your reaction to these situations. It is important to keep everything in perspective and try your best to bounce back from the difficult times. The difference between a person who is resilient and one who is not is their ability to keep going even in the face of hardships.
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Workout Motivation: 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out
Whether you’ve gained a few pounds, you need an energy boost, or you’re worried about how healthy you’ll be in 30 years, the solution to your problems is physical exercise. And now that you’re aware of that, all you need is some motivation to get started and not to quit when it gets hard. Fear not, as it’s much easier to motivate yourself than you may even thought. Here are some tricks to help you get on your way.
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