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December 28, 2022How To avoid artificial harmony and cultivate authenticityFirst, what is artificial harmony, compassionate authenticity, and warm boundaries? And most importantly, why should I care about any of this?
Anyone who leads a team or is thinking about leading a team should care because...
sleep
01.02.23Natural energy without caffeine
If you’re unable to get your body going, “can’t think straight” without your java, or wake up grumpy until that first cuppa joe or…
12.13.22How to sleep better
In our modern age, with life’s demands and constant stimulation, it’s unrealistic for most of us to get right into bed and fall into…
10.02.22Sleep and anxiety: a special relationship.
Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Anxiety? And Can Anxiety Cause Lack of Sleep?…
nutrition
12.13.22Eating without dieting
Enjoy the food, and enjoy the journey.…
12.13.22Plant-based food that’s delicious and nutritious
Plant slant or plant based, there’s a world of amazing food waiting for you.…
11.05.22Vegan vs plant-based
In the last few years,“vegan” and “plant-based” have popped up on menus and food labels worldwide…
10.04.22Wanna switch to a whole food plant-based diet? Create new habits!
Starting a whole foods plant based diet just means forming a few new habits.…
10.02.22Eating mangoes with my ancestors
Tito Loly thought I was “too American” – until he saw me cut a mango.…
activity
12.13.22Movement is exercise
Just remember, exercise is one strategy for moving our bodies. There are unlimited ways to become more active!…
11.07.22What if physical activity were easier?
If you are like millions of Americans, you probably believe exercise only counts if you go to the gym or have some structured exercise…
11.07.22Move because you love it
Move often, without a rigid structure, and focus on enjoying yourself…
play
02.01.23Nature Mandalas
Nature mandalas can be a fun, creative way to connect with nature while having a purpose. I’ve used nature mandalas to connect with family,…
01.02.23Creativity is as important as eating and sleeping
What would it feel like to unplug, tap into creativity and imagination, and laugh and enjoy?…
12.13.22Play is as important as food and sleep
What most of us don’t realize, is play is as essential as food, water, sleep, and sex. It’s a biological drive that plays a…
12.13.22Grown-ups Can Play
As adults, we can always reach for that feeling we had as kids when we were uninhibited and completely immersed in play.…
the self
01.03.23Add joy to your to-do list
It’s often the little things that bring us the most joy, and a five to ten minute joy practice can help remind us to…
01.03.23Identifying our meaning & purpose
Whether it lives in our consciousness or remains subconsciously hidden, we all desire meaning and purpose in our lives.…- 01.02.23
Creativity is as important as eating and sleeping
What would it feel like to unplug, tap into creativity and imagination, and laugh and enjoy?… 
01.01.23This new year choose solutions over resolutions
Through our programs you will not only know what to do but learn the tools and skills to actually make your knowledge a reality.…
01.01.232023: your year of wonderful
There is no better time than right now to find your Life Is Wonderful.…
12.13.22Showing up authentically
I felt alienated from my family, singled out and alone in my pain. It was a scary and sad place to be, and I…
family & friends
01.03.23Sharing Feelings & Needs with family
The first step of being able to share your feelings and needs with the people you care about is to actually know what your…
01.03.23Family, Health & Compassionate Communication
disconnection with others, especially people you care about, also stimulates a sense of fear and danger that results in the same chronic inflammation and…- 12.13.22
Showing up authentically
I felt alienated from my family, singled out and alone in my pain. It was a scary and sad place to be, and I… 
10.04.22Making room for what truly matters to you
Your time is your most precious asset. Treat it accordingly.…- 10.02.22
Eating mangoes with my ancestors
Tito Loly thought I was “too American” – until he saw me cut a mango.…
work
12.29.22Meaning, purpose & satisfaction at work
Authentic human connection creates a sense of purpose and meaning.…
12.29.22How To avoid artificial harmony and cultivate authenticity
…employing warm boundaries and compassionate authenticity is one of the most powerful ways we know to cultivate a sense of camaraderie, care, collaboration, cohesion,…
12.23.22Work: Connect before you strategize
When you are at work, would you enjoy being able to tell your boss, or a coworker, that something doesn’t work for you and…
spirituality
spirituality
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Nature Mandalas
Nature mandalas can be a fun, creative way to connect with nature while having a purpose. I’ve used nature mandalas to connect with family,… 
12.13.22Connecting in nature
sometimes we just long for some peace and quiet – a space to withdraw from the ruckus, to rest and relax.…
12.13.22Let Nature Sooth Your Soul
the next time you are wishing to release the stress of the day, look at your opportunities to experience the natural world…
12.12.22Rediscovering the natural world
It doesn’t take much more than some time in the natural world to shift your state from fight-or flight to calm.…