The Superpower of Kindness
My dear friend and colleague, Niko Lambros Smith, writes about what approaches have allowed him to make genuine connections with
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Mental Health
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Everything Will Be Okay: A Parable by Tenpa Yeshe
I hope that wherever you are, you are enjoying some downtime and some peace. I just wanted to come on
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True or Truth? The Art of Owning Your Achievements
It’s time to own our good fortune. Why, when things are going well for us, do we so often attribute
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From Irritation to Inspiration: It’s Right Around the Corner
I think it’s fair to say that most people who know me will consider me a person who sees the
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Working At and Leaving a Toxic Work Environment
I asked my friend Helen Moreau, who has written for Half-Hour before, to write another article, and when we were
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Lessons From Rainbow Chard: Finding Wonder in Everyday Moments
Have you ever stopped to marvel at how truly wondrous our planet is? Just the other day, I found myself
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Leading From Your ‘Why’ Can Change Everything
The old adage “the journey is the reward” has been around for thousands of years and has been known by
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The Practice of Gratitude Amidst Festive Overwhelm
Hey there, I just wanted to come on and wish you all a happy holiday season and I wanted to
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Challenging Comfort Zones and Embracing Life’s Potential
I want you to take a moment to consider a what-if scenario. It’s not meant to be fear inducing. It’s
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An Invitation to Create: Lessons From the Lake
The other day I stepped outside with my coffee as I do most mornings, no matter the season and breathed
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From Scarcity to Abundance & the Power of Soup
Every so often I make soup. I don’t follow a recipe and the soups I make are never the same.
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How Are Your Perceptions Limiting Your Life?
I’ve been thinking a lot about perceptions and how we perceive things and I just wanted to come on in
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Entertainment Industry: Taking the Pressure Off of Flow
There has been an entire industry developed around flow. The word that once described a quality of movement – has
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Aligning Professional Paths With Our Values
Working in an unpredictable industry and an unstable economy can sometimes mean that we say “yes” to every job and
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Mental Health: Stage Managing Myself to Sanity on a Cruise Ship
Pammy writes about how she makes space for mental health breaks and ways to prioritize your mental health while working
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Unearthing Your Core Values: Living with Purpose and Intention
What are your three top values? Think about it. Core values are the cornerstone of well-being. Everything we do and
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The Actor’s Journey: Walking the Line Between Success and Setback
In the unpredictable world of the performing arts, the road to success is often fraught with unexpected twists and turns.
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How to Slow Down – A Guide for Type A Personalities
I’ve always been an action-taker. I decide what I want, then I proceed to make detailed lists, action steps, and
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How to Create Boundaries As Part of Self-Care
When I work with high-achieving clients, one question I get asked most often is, “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
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“Why should I care?” How Empathy and Curiosity Can Help Us See “The Big Picture”
In this edition of Half-Hour, my friend Nicholas Lambros Smith discusses the importance of empathy and curiosity and how using these
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3 Simple Ways for Performers to Break Free from Perfectionism
Perfectionism was my superpower–until it wasn’t. Growing up in Barbados, life was predictable. We were all expected to focus on
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