Month: September 2024

Despite the momentous rise in media attention given to care, resilience, and well-being since the pandemic began, many leaders struggle to implement self-care practices. We know — from research, experience, and anecdotal evidence — that we need to care for ourselves for optimal functioning and to become healthier and more efficient leaders, but putting this into practice is another story. Recently, I delivered a week-long leadership training to 30 education leaders from 21 different countries. When asked, not one of…

The best self-help books don’t promise to “completely change your life” overnight. Instead, a truly great one—written by someone who knows their stuff—will gently nudge you towards small shifts that gradually make a major difference. Perhaps after reading a few chapters, you’ll learn how, exactly, to start showing yourself more kindness. Or, you’ll finally have an aha moment about why you’re drawn to the most toxic partners. But finding a self-help read that genuinely supports your personal development journey can…

Mindfulness Day 2024: Life as a teenager is overwhelming. Between school assignments, maintaining friendships and relationships, and making career plans in a competitive space, teens have a lot of stress to handle. Mindfulness is an effective way to help teens manage this stress, gain mental clarity, and set emotional balance. Raman Mittal, Meditation Teacher & Co-Founder of Idanim, shares five mindfulness tips that help teens stay grounded and resilient through life’s challenges: Read more … THE HEALTH SITE