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...
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Melissa Sims
- Nov 10
- 4 min
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
- Oct 26
- 4 min
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 12
- 4 min
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,...
Teresa McKee
- Sep 28
- 4 min
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 15
- 3 min
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
- Aug 31
- 4 min
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 18
- 4 min
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...
Teresa McKee
- Aug 3
- 4 min
How Do You Define Success?
Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? We can be...
Melissa Sims
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Let's Reframe Our Idea of Self-Care
Is Self-Care Misunderstood? Quite Possibly. It seems like every topic we talk about lately is a new trend, or a term being overused…and...
Teresa McKee
- Jul 7
- 7 min
Cultivating a Practice of Acceptance
The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without...
Teresa McKee
- Jun 23
- 9 min
The Trends Harming our Motivation
With summer approaching, or at least trying to (where is the sun?!), it might be hard to find motivation to perform. You may want to be...
Melissa Sims
- Jun 8
- 5 min
The Connection Between Emotion and Health
When we don't allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions in their entirety, our bodies are not at ease. It is critical to allow...
Melissa Sims
- May 25
- 3 min
It's Easier Than You Think
Have you ever tried to meditate? Then gave up after the first few seconds because you felt, well, silly and didn't quite know what to do?...
Teresa McKee
- May 11
- 6 min
Using Our Words Wisely
Words are only 7% of our communication, but they can be one of the most powerful things to shift our internal state and our external...
Teresa McKee
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Facing Our Fears
Scan the headlines and it may seem clear that we’re living in scary times and have every reason to be fearful. But zoom in on your own...
Teresa McKee
- Apr 13
- 6 min
Effects of Constant Self-Scrutiny
We could never have imagined even 15 years ago that we would essentially be on camera, constantly seeing our own image throughout our...
Teresa McKee
- Mar 30
- 6 min
Avoiding the Spiral of Self-Sabotage
Are you your own worst enemy? Do you ever start to feel like there is one common theme in your shortcomings, or your failures? Can that...
Teresa McKee
- Mar 19
- 5 min
Resilience
Change is truly the only constant in life and we can’t stop it or avoid it. But we can strengthen our resiliency to manage it. Resilience...
Melissa Sims
- Mar 3
- 4 min
Hacking the Algorithm
Our minds work much like supercomputers, operating at their peak efficiency by using patterns and algorithms. But are we getting stuck by...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Using Mindfulness to Solve Problems
Although mindfulness is commonly associated with meditation, it can be applied to many of our daily activities, such as problem solving....
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Feb 3
- 5 min
Creating Emotional Boundaries as a Form of Self-Love
During the month of love, it's easy to focus on showering the relationships in your life with love and affection, but it can be hard to...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Navigating Change in the Workplace
In our fast-paced and interconnected world, agencies and organizations face constant change. It could be a change in technology, needs of...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Training the Brain to Stop Worrying
Do you get stuck in your worries? Worry refers to thoughts, emotions, and images of a negative future. Often, we mistakenly believe that...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Year-End Reflection & New Year Intention
Year-end reflections are important because they highlight the areas of our lives where we’ve found success and the areas where we may...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
The Importance of Loving Kindness and Compassion
In the words of the Dalai Lama, on how we can educate the heart, “Interdependence is a fundamental law of nature. Even tiny insects...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude
I’ll admit some of my greatest frustrations often occur when I focus on what I don’t have and I don’t think I'm alone. Our list of wants...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
It’s easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Finding balance among our responsibilities at work and at home...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
How To Get In The Flow
One of the best feelings at work is being in the zone—work feels effortless, you’re mentally free to execute and apply your skills with...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
Mindful Political Conversations
The latest January 6th hearing has sparked another national debate and with elections just around the corner, more political...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
Constructive Complaining
Complaining can be a great tool for initiating change, and if we outlaw complaining in the workplace, all we do is drive it underground...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Facing Your Emotions
Whether we recognize it or not, our emotions play a major role in virtually every aspect of our lives. The emotions we feel compel us to...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
Forgiveness in the Workplace
Two weeks ago we covered how to bounce back from a mistake at work, but what happens when you’re on the other side of the situation? What...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
How To Bounce Back From A Mistake At Work
Don’t panic. Everyone makes mistakes. That's part of life. Though it feels terrible, there’s a lot to learn from making mistakes at work....
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
How to Resolve Conflict with Compassionate Communication
Compassionate Communication is a language of partnership which invites us to expand our perception so that we see ways to bring...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
The Power of Visualization
What is visualization? Visualization is the practice of creating a mental image of what you want to achieve in the future. Visualizing is...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
Understanding DISC Behavior Styles in the Workplace
We are all unique, wonderful, powerful people and we each express our uniqueness through our behaviors. Our habitual behavior can be...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Avoid Chronic Procrastination
Everyone has put things off from time to time, but for some of us, managing chronic procrastination is a constant battle, in fact 1 in 5...
Jessie Brennan, MPH
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
An Open-Hearted Life
The heart is a mysterious thing. Even though its behavior governs the course of our lives, it is not understood. We fall in love, we fall...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
How Asking Questions Can Improve Learning
When was the last time you changed your mind? A lot of people believe in sticking to their beliefs, holding onto their opinions, and want...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Breathing Exercises for Stress Management
Written by Vanessa Barajas, Program Coordinator at Work2Live Paying attention to how we breathe is something that is easy to overlook,...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
Cultivating Resilience
Written by Vanessa Barajas, Program Coordinator at Work2Live Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
Practicing Self-Care Together
Written by Vanessa Barajas, Program Coordinator at Work2Live We talk about self-care a lot because we cannot emphasize enough the...
Teresa McKee
- Mar 31, 2022
- 5 min
Mindful Kids
Kids of all ages really seem to be stressed out these days, and as adults, I think we do tend to judge them as misbehaving. I’ve heard...
Vanessa Barajas, MPH
- Mar 17, 2022
- 3 min
Building Relationships by Sharing Stories
Written by Vanessa Barajas, Program Coordinator at Work2Live Did you know sharing personal stories and getting to know someone more...
Teresa McKee
- Mar 4, 2022
- 4 min
Practicing Kindness
Can you remember the last time somebody was kind to you? How did it make you feel? Now imagine how others must feel when you are kind to...
Teresa McKee
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
Increasing Life Satisfaction
When times are tough, it becomes clear to us that one of the things that we lack is happiness. Let's be real though. Being happy all the...
Teresa McKee
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
Prioritizing Self-Care
Take a moment to think about all the roles you have each day: parent, employee, student, caregiver, spouse, etc. The demands that others...
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