The Power of Taking Time Out
Are you someone that keeps pushing to work more, through one more weekend or one more late night to try and get caught up? Despite all the r
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Yancy Wright - Get Away and Regroup
Founder of Casa Alternavida, in Puerto Rico, a safe space for people to get away, regroup, and explore life challenges with the support...
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7 Heart-centered Leadership Qualities for the Future
Once upon a time, it was believed that if you wanted to rise to the pinnacle of success in business, you had to play not by the rules of...
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Important update from Yancy about Casa Alternavida
We are celebrating our first full year of operations! In 2013, when I first had a vision to create a retreat center, I would have never...
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Unleashing the Power of Manifestation
Remember when you were a kid? That sense of boundless optimism, of endless possibility? It was as if the whole world were laid out at...
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In Search of the Truth
William Shakespeare wrote much about truth. “To thine own self be true,” he admonished us. “Truth will out,” he warned. “Honesty is the...
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Fear, The Silent Destroyer of Ourselves and Our Relationships
How often does fear stop you from pushing beyond your comfort zone? Sometimes age limits people from facing what is behind underneath...
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A Cure for What Ails You: Nature’s Wondrous Healing Powers
The alt-rock singer/songwriter, Moby, once famously proclaimed in a popular lyric that “we are all made of stars.” But herbalists,...
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Feeling Overwhelmed? A Powerful Technique to Quiet Your Mind
Your smartphone buzzes with text notifications even before your alarm clock sounds. Your email inbox is flooded with messages. The red...
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The Magic of Motivating Your People Through Teambuilding
A company's success is measured by more than just a balance sheet and profits. It’s a unified culture that makes it successful long-term,...
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Re-calibrating Your Leadership Mindset
If you have been feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or really challenged lately it might be time to re-evaluate your leadership mindset...
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Why Radical Self-Care Promises a Great Return on Investment
No doubt about it: Our society loves its superheroes. We marvel at the martyrs who are always ready and eager to sacrifice self for the...
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Is Anxiety Shortening Your Lifespan?
Ours is not exactly a society built for mellowness. We idolize the go-getters and ridicule the “slackers.” We celebrate the ones who seem...
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Rebuilding Relationship Tolerance in the Post-pandemic Era
Nobody’s perfect. Anyone with a hint of self-awareness and honesty will acknowledge that. But often, recognizing our failures helps us...
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What Managers Can Do To Keep Their Teams Intact
Here we are, endeavoring to recover from the worst public health crisis in modern history. Trying to regain a financial foothold in the...
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Sleep On It: How A Good Night of Rest Can Wash Away Stress
It’s 3 in the afternoon and you’ve been pounding coffee and energy drinks all day. Your nerves are a live wire. You’re irritable and...
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Free Yourself From Stress: The Weight of the World Does Not Need to Be Your Burden
When you hear the phrase “stress weight,” what comes to mind? Chances are, you think of those extra pounds from binge-eating your way...
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Is Your Support Network Working For You?
It’s the New Year and, if you’re like many, you’re ready to make a fresh start. While you might be resolved to exercise, go on a diet, or...
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Want a Successful Business? Prioritize Your People
Looking to turn a profit this quarter? Hoping to up those revenues in the fiscal year ahead? Then we’ve got a hot tip for you. Throw out...
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How to Build Long Lasting Wellness Habits
You know what it takes to be healthy. Eating cleanly. Keeping hydrated. Getting healthy sleep and regular exercise. Maintaining an...
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