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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...
Roadblocks to Fierce Self-Compassion

Roadblocks to Fierce Self-Compassion

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...
How Fierce Self-Compassion Empowers Women

How Fierce Self-Compassion Empowers Women

by Laila Narsi | Mar 5, 2021 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 (March 8, 2021) is #ChooseToChallenge. This year, the organization affirms that “a challenged world is an alert world” and asks us to to take action in calling out gender bias and inequality so that we may...
Self-Compassion: The Power of Loving Yourself

Self-Compassion: The Power of Loving Yourself

by Laila Narsi | Feb 13, 2021 | Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Stress

How do you talk to yourself when you are struggling? Is your inner voice kind, understanding, and encouraging, or harsh and critical? Self-compassion is strongly linked to decreased stress, increased happiness, physical and mental well-being, and overall life...

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