By practicing mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts, engaging in regular exercise, and taking on challenging tasks, we protect our well-being and continue to thrive in our careers and personal lives.

In ordinary English, we do not distinguish between “gratifications” and “pleasures”. This is truly a shame, because it muddles together...

Been DEEP down a rabbit hole lately reading books on optimism and Positive Psychology. Most specifically looking in depth at Seligman’s...

Philanthropy vs Pleasurable Experiences For Well Being While navigating life searching for “happiness”, we all feel the gravitational...

Paying attention to install unconditional positive regard into our own self care routine is not a lofty pie in the sky theoretical concept. It’s a practical approach to enhance our health and wellness as practitioners.

We exude it. We no longer just practice self-care—we become those people who intrinsically value wellness and personal sustainability. We identity as caregivers modeling healthy boundaries and self-respect for our colleagues and clients alike. We are the change we want to see.

There are few (none?) professions more rewarding than Social work. It’s also tough work. The constant emotions flying around, high...

Thomas Sowell, one the best thinkers of all time as well as a prolific writer stated, “There are no solutions. There are only...

It slows time down. In scientific terms the practice activates our parasympathetic nervous system fostering emotional balance and mental cl

So, the quote is attributed to anthropologist Ashely Montagu and is basically just a clever way of saying that a life of quality is...

In our chosen profession we dedicate out lives to fostering the growth and change in others. It’s what we signed up to do, it’s what we...

“Zen Guitar, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”, “Zen and the Art of Happiness”, “Zen and the Art of Archery”, “Zen and the Art...

Journaling has been a practice for blowing off steam, self reflection, emotional centering, and personal growth since the Marcus Aurelius...

Alarming trend: The percentage of employees experiencing workplace burnout globally increased from 39% in 2019 to 43% in 2020 [9] Burnout...

If there is something more powerful for the mind than reading, I don’t know what it is. Reading exercises the brain, improves...

So last week here in Louisville we got covered up with snow. And some ice to boot. Over the two days I think we got about 6” of snow and...

When I was introduced to the concept to self care, I was under the impression it was a fairly new thing. Seems I was wrong. Go figure. My...

Camaraderie—often defined as “spirit of trust and friendship within a group”—deeply enhances our self-care practice. The seven...

To some individuals, self care is considered home spa days full of mani-pedis and full days off in pajamas eating ice cream in bed.

How cool would it be if we could start each day by putting on a pair of glasses that tint and tilt the world in our favor? I’m not...