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Living with Intention

Living with Intention

by Laila Narsi | Feb 12, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress

Living with intention allows us to experience more joy, purpose, and meaning in our lives. To live with intention is to align our behaviors with our values. When our actions and values are not in alignment, we may experience dissatisfaction, discomfort, and unease. A...
Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

Complex Trauma and Resilience in Ukraine: An Interview with Dr. Janina Scarlet

by Laila Narsi | Apr 5, 2022 | Resilience, Stress, Trauma

On March 26, 2022, I had the great fortune to virtually sit and chat with Ukraine-born Psychotherapist, author, TEDx speaker, and self-proclaimed geek, Dr. Janina Scarlet. Janina is a refugee who survived Chernobyl radiation and persecution before immigrating to the...
Mental Wellness & Peace of Mind During the Holidays

Mental Wellness & Peace of Mind During the Holidays

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...
The Seasons of Life: Growing and Letting Go

The Seasons of Life: Growing and Letting Go

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...
Protect Yourself from Burnout

Protect Yourself from Burnout

by Laila Narsi | Aug 28, 2021 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress

We all feel overwhelmed from time to time, but during the pandemic we’ve seen a radical increase in burnout. Let’s talk about what burnout is, why it’s happening more frequently, and how we can protect ourselves from it. What is burnout? Burnout is a...
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