by Camila Mager | Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
You’re a loving parent. You want what’s best for your kids. But how do you determine what that is? Is it based on what you know about your kid’s strengths and talents, and what you believe they would be good at? Is what you want for them, rather than what they want...
by Camila Mager | Sep 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
If I had to guess, I’d say most of us genuinely want to help others. There are times when, for whatever reason, someone just pulls on your heartstrings and you feel overwhelming compassion and an unshakeable desire to help. That’s one of the many beautiful qualities...
by Camila Mager | Aug 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Grit. It’s a powerful word, isn’t it? Say it aloud. Grit. Kinda makes you think of an old Western. It just sounds… gritty. Despite how fun it is to say, it’s a word we don’t hear too often anymore. The word seems to be fading from our vocabulary, and the concept is...
by Camila Mager | Aug 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
The link between depression and bodily pain is not imagined. Depression causes actual physical pain; and chronic pain often results in depression. It’s a vicious cycle: the more pain you feel, the worse your depression becomes, or as your depression worsens, the more...
by Camila Mager | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Unless you’re a robot, you are aware that sleep is a vital human function. Your body needs sleep for optimal brain function, memory and concentration, muscle recovery, immune function, hormone regulation, metabolism, and so much more. Think about what happens to you...
by Camila Mager | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is the fifth and final part of our series based on nextavenue.org’s article, 5 ‘Sesame Street’ Lessons We Need Again as Adults. Lesson 5: When All Else Fails, Dance Watch how this adorable little girl freestyles with Paul Simon: You know that feeling of just...