by Sofia Aziz | Nov 25, 2024 | Gratitude, Self-Compassion, Stress
As the country gets ready to celebrate the holidays, many take this time to acknowledge what they are grateful for and take a noted appreciation for the good things in life. As most of us likely lead stressful lives, this time can be a great moment for us to step back...
by Laila Narsi | Oct 24, 2023 | Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
In a world that often celebrates perfection and seamless beauty, the Japanese art of kintsugi teaches us to embrace our flaws and transform them into something remarkable. Kintsugi, or the “golden joinery,” is a traditional Japanese method of repairing broken pottery...
by Laila Narsi | Oct 13, 2021 | Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Resilience, Stress
As we feel the air get cooler and watch the leaves change colors and eventually fall to the earth, we are also moving and cycling through seasons in our own lives. The seasons of our lives don’t necessarily align in real time with the seasons in nature. At the...
by Laila Narsi | Sep 19, 2021 | Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Resilience, Self-Compassion
Today, September 19, 2021, is my 50th birthday. A day that I pause each year to celebrate my life in a way that speaks to me, that speaks to my authentic self. Growing up as an immigrant in three countries, I truly appreciated the blessing of a meal and the value of a...
by Laila Narsi | Apr 8, 2021 | Gratitude, Mindfulness, Psychology, Resilience, Stress
For a long time, the field of psychology has focused mainly on providing relief from things that affect us negatively, addressing diagnoses like trauma, depression, and addiction. But a newer branch of psychology, called positive psychology, is interested in what...
by Laila Narsi | Nov 24, 2020 | Gratitude, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress
The world today seems to offer no end of sources of stress. Not all stress is bad; it can help us meet a deadline or act quickly in an emergency. But chronic stress leaves us worn out and run down, even hopeless and unable to function well in our lives. We often don’t...
