Your story and experience will help guide others and save a life. Remember you can start on your recovery journey because of those that came before you and, because of the work you put in, you can set the stage for the future of those that come after you. …

I’ve learned and practiced giving comfort and unconditional love to myself. Forgive myself for any perceived mistakes I’ve made. When my son died from years of drug addiction, I was overcome with self-judgment. Maybe if I’d been a better mother he wouldn’t have chosen a life of drug addiction. …

Care less about what does not serve you and who does not bring you value in life. This is definitely a ‘in my 20s’ lesson. As a teenager, you care a lot about what others think. About what you are ‘supposed to do’ because it looks good. Unfortunately for some…

Celebrate wins big and small. This is a big one for me. Have a mix of small, near term goals as well as the big picture life goals. Toast the small wins and the good days, this makes you appreciative and gives you the positive energy to keep pushing forward. …

Love your neighbor as you love yourself. It’s been said that the whole Bible can be summed up in this sentence, and if we can understand the true meaning of it and act by it, the world will become heaven. Often when we refer to wellness, we assume that we…

There is someone with less than HALF of the talent and experience as you have out there ROCKING IT right now! How do I know this? I have seen it happen TOO many times! …

Measure and reflect. Like with any other business shift, when leaders are creating a cultural change it’s imperative to continuously measure progress and success. People-first cultures don’t happen overnight so it’s a leader’s responsibility to evaluate what is working well and where there is room for improvement. Leaders must carve…

Instill Strong Values. At Big Blue Marble Academy, our values drive our work and provide the “why” behind everything we do. This year, for example, we’ve focused on our value of diversity by offering regular programming, guest speakers, resources, recommended readings, and more centered on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As…

We only realize how much mental energy and time the screens take away from us once we’re off them. When I lost access to my Instagram two years ago, I was off of social media for almost six months. It completely changed my view of myself and how I used…