Stop worrying

Stop worrying

Just stop worrying. Those are fighting words for someone who tends to be apprehensive or ruminate on the pitfalls ahead. It can’t be that easy, right?Simply telling yourself or someone else “just stop” is not a great approach. What are some...
Benefits of gratitude

Benefits of gratitude

We are pleased to welcome guest blogger Kari Gremore, Humanergy’s fall 2016intern.Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is coming up. Thanksgiving, celebrated once a year, brings loved ones and family together to dish not only on turkey and mashed potatoes...
Let’s play!

Let’s play!

Sometimes inspiration and insight come from images, and today’s aha is a great example. When I saw this moment captured in a photo by Dan Carlson on Unsplash, my first thought was, “I need to go play.” It was a visceral, gut realization that I need a...
Surprising benefits of nature

Surprising benefits of nature

I recently traveled to Australia to visit family, and I was struck by the extent to which they live outdoors. Almost all restaurants have outside seating, and many interior spaces are open-air. Walking and biking are common and encouraged by...