Embracing Your Emotional Landscape
Emotions often take the backseat in our fast-paced lives, but understanding and accepting our feelings is crucial for our mental...
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Melissa Sims
Dec 21, 2023
Leaving My Pity Party
In the whirlwind of life's challenges, big and small, it's easy to find yourself trapped in the quicksand of self-pity and negativity....
Melissa Sims
Dec 14, 2023
Embracing the Season
The combo of the holiday season and year-end deadlines often bring a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. It's a time when our...
Melissa Sims
Dec 7, 2023
Staying Connected with our Sense of Self
I don’t have to tell you how fast life seems to be moving these days. This time of year, especially, brings on a LOT: fun, stress,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 30, 2023
Striking the Right Balance
We’ve talked about empathetic leadership on numerous occasions but what happens when empathy is mistaken for something else, like...
Melissa Sims
Nov 23, 2023
The Gratitude in Giving
This time of year we all tend to get that little reminder of what the holidays are all about - family, friends, togetherness - and of...
Melissa Sims
Nov 16, 2023
The Symphony of Workplace Collaboration
In the symphony of workplace collaboration, each team member is an instrumentalist. Their unique strengths, when harmonized, can lead to...
Melissa Sims
Nov 10, 2023
Staying Motivated in Challenging Times: A Guide for Home Visitors
In what seems like “the new norm,” our human experience is currently marked by economic uncertainties, global conflicts, equality issues,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 2, 2023
Is Artificial Intelligence Part of Your Leadership Plan?
As we stand on the precipice of incredible advancements in Artificial Intelligence, we have a decision to make. Prepare for change and...
Melissa Sims
Oct 26, 2023
When Emotions Run the Show
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our emotions take over completely; and it can be difficult to find our way out of it. Don’t worry -...
Melissa Sims
Oct 20, 2023
A Mindful Approach to the Office Gossiper
In a world fueled by gossip - from reality tv, sensational 24-hour opinion-based news, social media, and magazines - it is no wonder that...
Melissa Sims
Oct 12, 2023
Circle of Influence
It seems like the world is in chaos lately, and it feels hard to find the light with so much darkness. It is easy to become distracted,...
Melissa Sims
Oct 6, 2023
What Happened to the Fun?
With deadlines, projects, and a sometimes ‘heavy’ environment, it is easy to forget about keeping ourselves happy in the workplace. We...
Teresa McKee
Sep 28, 2023
Getting Ahead of the Resolution Rabbit-Hole
As we head into the holiday season (yes, it’s here!), taking a more proactive approach can make your new year transition so much...
Melissa Sims
Sep 21, 2023
Creating a Culture of Appreciation
As a leader, you inevitably have a responsibility on your shoulders of what kind of culture you inspire, and how your staff buys into...
Melissa Sims
Sep 15, 2023
Could Your Inner Voice Be Holding You Back?
That little voice in our heads, if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and...
Melissa Sims
Sep 7, 2023
Do You Have Attachment Issues?
When we cling too tightly to a desired outcome, a measurement of success, or a lofty idea, we are unable to see a bigger, or maybe...
Melissa Sims
Aug 31, 2023
Empathy vs. Compassion and Why We Need Both
When I first began teaching yoga, I learned very quickly that it could be emotionally draining. Students would come to me after class and...
Melissa Sims
Aug 25, 2023
Red Light, Green Light: Setting Boundaries
Burnout, quiet quitting, stress fatigue, anxiety…these are all things that can be avoided by setting clear boundaries - at work and in...
Melissa Sims
Aug 18, 2023
Be Comfortable with the UNcomfortable
It is safe to say that we each experience discomfort daily. Whether it is on a personal level or a professional level, discomfort is a...
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