On September 11, 2001, the moment the second plane hit the Twin Towers, it was obvious to even bystanders that America was under attack. Before long, the area was covered in a cloud of thick, toxic dust. All bridges and tunnels were shut down, making water the only way off Manhattan Island. As the Twin Towers collapsed, hundreds of thousands of ash-covered people were stranded … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Everyone Can Help Improve Mental Health in Their Communities
Mental Health
How Adam Nugent Found Self-Love and Lost 120 Pounds
It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old. “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Found Self-Love and Lost 120 Pounds
Dragon Dads: Helping Fathers Support Their LGBTQ Kids
Sometimes, the hardest thing for any parent is to realize that they can’t expect their child’s life to be everything they hoped for. And when a child’s story involves being LGBTQ, accepting that story and letting go of expectations can be especially hard for parents. Many don’t know how to support their child when they discover this part of their identity. Dragon Dads … [Read more...] about Dragon Dads: Helping Fathers Support Their LGBTQ Kids
8 Ways to Increase Your Resilience
As a motivational speaker and author, I often coin phrases and quotable quips to consolidate my thoughts into short nuggets of wisdom that my readers and listeners can easily remember. For instance: “If you are not failing a few times, then it means you are not pushing yourself hard enough.” “It is not enough to say, ‘I will do my best.’ We must succeed in doing that … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Increase Your Resilience
10 Self-Care Quotes to Remind You to Be Good to Yourself
Self-care is such an important part of a happy and fulfilling life, and yet it can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list. Here are 10 self-care quotes to encourage you to take time for yourself to do those things that help you relax, recharge, and approach the day with renewed energy and purpose. "I have met myself, and I am going to care for her fiercely." … [Read more...] about 10 Self-Care Quotes to Remind You to Be Good to Yourself
