The benefits of walking on your mental health, physical body, and emotional wellbeing: Transcription of Benefits of Walking Video Do you have time to walk briskly for at least 45 minutes four times a week? Walking makes you live longer and happier. It improves: Cognitive functioning –– which maximizes your potential. Blood flow –– which […]
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Empathy is the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another. It is a learnable skill that positively affects your relationships. Here are six ways empathy plays an essential role in human interaction Empathy dissolves conflicts. Understanding the perspectives and emotions of others alleviates frustration, blame, and defensiveness, clearing the path for conscious negotiation
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Welcome to the Hand and Heart Somatic Experiencing Meditation. Hands are intricately connected to the heart. For example, your hands express the love that is in your heart. They welcome, comfort, hold, and assist. Alternately, hands protect the heart. They block, guide, and circumnavigate whatever is or can be harmful to you. This hand and heart somatic
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Dr. Jodi: (Voice over) This role-play was created as a sample of the Interview with Anxiety activity from the COMPASS Curriculum. In it, Elton, the WCALM news anchor, interviews Anxiety, in attempts to expose it for the fraud it is. After a few minutes of challenging Anxiety, Elton turns to Sonic, a higher schooler, to
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S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and achieve objectives. The acronym “S.M.A.R.T.” stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Watch the video to learn how to write SMART goals to motivate you and help you succeed. Transcription of S.M.A.R.T. Goals video: S.M.A.R.T. goals use a powerful framework to effectively set and
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A growth mindset empowers you to develop your skills and abilities. Everyone has the power for growth and development. However, people with a fixed mindset don’t see that. A “fixed mindset” is thinking you are who you are and cannot change. People with a fixed mindset are more likely to: Alternately, people with a growth
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Active listening can lead to meaningful connections. First and foremost, active listeners recognize the importance of giving their undivided attention. In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get lost in our thoughts or be tempted by the constant buzz of technology. However, when we truly focus on the speaker, put away distractions, and maintain eye
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Welcome to Episode 7: Prioritize Creativity! This is the last episode that goes along with the book, as it is the last section of the book. We are on Chapter 5, Section 7: Prioritize Creativity. Never fear! I’m not going anywhere. After a short break this summer, I’ll continue recording podcast episodes with tips to
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