by Laila Narsi | Feb 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
With Valentine’s Day on its way, you might be thinking about how you will show affection to a loved one. Or, you might be hoping to receive an expression of love from them. But what if you didn’t look outside of yourself for love and appreciation? Could...
by Laila Narsi | Jan 22, 2022 | Adventure, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Self-Compassion, Stress
With aching feet, I continued my steep climb up one of Guilin’s many peaks along the Li River. I didn’t set out that morning from my dorm to climb a mountain, but I suppose the mountain decided that today was the day we would meet. The year was 1994 and I was on...
by Laila Narsi | Dec 11, 2021 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Sleep, Stress
The holiday season during this time of the year can bring moments of joy and celebration whether you are celebrating Christmas, Khushyali, Chanukah, Diwali, Yule, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, being alive, or anything else. However, it can also be a time of stress and...
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 | Aug 6, 2021 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Stress
Simone Biles’ decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from Olympic competition has sparked a crucial conversation. It takes incredible strength and courage to have the entire world watching and expecting you to make a flawless reach for yet another...
by Laila Narsi | Jul 9, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
A foundation of fierce self-compassion allows us to take action in our lives and in the world while holding ourselves in loving kindness. But as much as we see the benefit of having compassion for ourselves, some things may trip us up along the way. So, what are some...
