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What is Technology really Doing to us?
So many of us go on and on about how the internet and addiction to our devices is negatively impacting us. Although, the truth is that we don't know what we don't know! I sound old when I tell young people, "when I was young...there was no Internet! And no cell...

A little good delivers BIG!
Walking to the pool today, an elderly man in a wheelchair wildly gestures to me. He's pointing at the pavement, where a summer hat lies, and then points to a woman and her daughter walking away. I was shouldering my chair and a large bag, and quickly jumped to action....

Spoiled Rotten!
An honest account of how spoiled I was and why I was that way. With my mother now gone, I've come to realize why I behaved the way I did. This post is a warning to parents so that their children do not experience Bread of Shame (Kabbalah).
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Self. Other. Community. Imperative Education Event for Schools & Businesses. July 24th!
Brief, snappy, experiential snippets of our most popular workshops for both schools and businesses. Let's come together and connect on topics like mindfulness, anti-bullying, relationship building, communication strategies, and improv! Fun for all!
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Break Free from Phone Addiction!
Are we addicted to our phones? This addiction is affecting kids mentally, socially, and emotionally. Imagine a device detox for your household. Lift your head up for a bit and just think about it.
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Being your own BEST FRIEND
Are we addicted to our phones? This addiction is affecting kids mentally, socially, and emotionally. Imagine a device detox for your household. Lift your head up for a bit and just think about it.
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Anti-Bullying in Action Workshop
That voice is my head harps on every flaw, takes me down rabbit holes of shame and regret, tells me that I'm not good enough.
I have asked every single person I've taught the same question: If you were to take that voice and magically turn it into a person, would you want to be friends with it? The answer is almost always 'no'.
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Accountability or Self-Punishment?
As social creatures, when we contribute to our communities, and are focused on improving our relationships, we are happier. This ‘bullying’ behaviour is not a normal stage they’re going through – but an ineffective way of relating to others by establishing power in hurtful ways.
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Anxious? How Our Own Senses Ground Us
Laying awake, sleepless, listening to the incessant mind chatter hanging onto one mistake I made – it’s maddening! At what point did I believe that I needed to be perfect?
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The Secret to Longevity? Community!
Try the 54321 grounding technique to reduce anxiety. Use this coping technique to enjoy your holidays more!
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