As a young child, I recall the joy of pushing a yellow triangle through the blue half of a Shape-O ball, twisting it until the three sides aligned with the corresponding hole. My parents smiled and enthusiastically said, “Good job!” This first success with a shape sorter began developing my brain’s ability to categorize, sort, …
Life is cyclical, offering numerous symbolic opportunities for fresh beginnings. Recently, as I scrolled through my newsfeed, vibrant celebrations marking the Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—across East Asian cultures caught my attention. The Lunar New Year signifies a time of cleansing, renewal, and the infusion of auspicious energies for the year ahead. It’s …
August is National Wellness Month, a time to prioritize self-care and well-being. As you embark on this journey, have you ever stopped to wonder what wellness truly means to you? National Wellness Month, founded by Lisa Michaelis, CEO of Live Love Spa in 2018, serves as a vital reminder to invest in our self-care. The …
I recently attended a talk about improvisation, facilitated by Dayna Gowan and Jesse Greenfield, at the Art & Science of Health Promotion conference. During the session, we learned about an important tenet of improvisation. Saying “yes, and…”. For those unfamiliar with improv, this golden rule requires that you accept what your improv scene partner has …
