Everyone can benefit from a little self-care, and having goals to strive for is one of the best ways to stay motivated and productive. Whether you’re looking to get fit, make time for yourself, or focus on your career, setting wellness goals is an important part of maintaining balance in life. Here are some tips on how to stay on track with your wellness goals, shared by SF Neurofeedback Center.
Read MoreGoing through a rough patch? It’s normal to feel pulled down if you’re in a rut, grieving, or facing a difficult time at work or in life. But the secret to healing from your experiences is actually pretty simple: it lies in taking care of yourself. Of course, sometimes that’s easier said than done. So today, we share some tips and resources that will increase your sense of wellbeing, enabling you to live your best life.
Read MoreThe benefits of meditation on both our mental and physical health have long been discussed over the years but recent studies are taking a look at meditation in the context of the workplace. Boston University as well as Stanford University School of Medicine performed studies that show links between meditation and positive benefits such as lowered stress levels and a lower risk of anxiety and depression.
Read MoreHolding multiple jobs has more benefits than you might have realized!
While this endeavor might seem daunting to many it is worthwhile to consider the numerous benefits both personal and financial.
Working another job most often involves taking on an additional job that is lower commitment and can be balanced with your current workload. Some great options for flexible side jobs include Uber and Lyft drivers, pet watching, and
Read MoreBoost your mood through science! By understanding what contributes to our happiness and mental health on a chemical level we can “hack” our brains to maximize our happiness!
Here are the four main chemicals that contribute to happiness and activities that can help trigger their release!
Read MoreBuilding upon Maria Jordan’s observations on the similarities and differences and between pre-schools in France and Venezuela, Maria continues on to compare and contrast her experiences with primary schools in both countries up until high school.
In primary school in France, there is an emphasis on writing in perfect cursive. There is such a strong focus from an early age in France that often students will stick with cursive into high school where it is no longer required of them, many even into adulthood.
Read MoreFrom her experiences growing up in Venezuela and later in life teaching in France, Maria Jordan describes the observations she has made throughout the years on the similarities and differences in the education systems between the two countries.
Read MoreChildren acquire language through an informal process of exposure to language and social interactions. This process Learning a language through listening to others speak is referred to as auditory perceptual learning. Reading to and speaking with children helps them to recognize and differentiate sounds. While watching television shows and listening to the radio can be helpful, the most effective way to learn a language is through interactive experiences for example conversing and reading.
Read MoreDuring these uncertain times, governments have been urging their citizens to stay home and avoid social interaction. Especially in busy cities like New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, social distancing is a critical aspect of the plan to “flatten the curve” and save lives.
As the summer progresses, many individuals are stuck at home with social interaction limited to online video chats and gyms yet to reopen. Personal connections and physical exercise have been proven to play key roles in mental health, but these activities have been extremely limited during the pandemic.
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