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Finding and Honoring My Authentic Self

Finding and Honoring My Authentic Self

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...
The Science of Happiness

The Science of Happiness

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...
The Benefits of Gratitude to Manage Our Stress

The Benefits of Gratitude to Manage Our Stress

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...

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