by Admin | Jun 19, 2023 | Aging, Bhutan, Hawai'i, Health and Wellness, mental health, mindandbody, Self Awareness, selfimprovement, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of daily life. We are constantly connected to work, computers, and phones, which can take a toll on our mental health and relationships. However, taking a break from these...
by Admin | Jun 8, 2023 | Aging, Bhutan, Community Building, Hawai'i, Health and Wellness, India, inspiration, mental health, mindandbody, Self Awareness, selfimprovement, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
Embracing Adventure Can Be a Pathway to Personal Wellness Every so often, the humdrum of our daily lives compels us to seek a break—a change from the monotony, a deviation from the norm, and an opportunity to reconnect with our true selves. And what better way to...
by Admin | May 8, 2023 | Aging, Health and Wellness, inspiration, mental health, mindandbody, Self Awareness, selfimprovement, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
As we grow older, our perceptions of ‘older’ sneak into our minds, and we can begin to behave based on these thoughts. Remember, actions follow thoughts. So, please take a few minutes to journal your stereotypes about age. In my youth, I recall thinking...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2023 | Bhutan, Community Building, Health and Wellness, inspiration, mental health, mindandbody, Self Awareness, selfimprovement, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
No, I am not referring to COVID protective masks. This type of mask-wearing is something we have been doing almost all our lives and is one of the reasons I so enjoy being with little people. I am referring to the masks we don to protect ourselves from...
by Admin | Mar 23, 2023 | Bhutan, Community Building, Health and Wellness, inspiration, mental health, mindandbody, Self Awareness, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
The fresh breeze of mountain air, clear streams glittering under the golden rays of sunshine, trees and more trees, and the intermittent knell of a prayer wheel spinning with the attached blessings; to me, this is the essence of Bhutan. I remain grateful for the...
by Admin | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
I love artichokes. I love the taste, texture, color, and even the prickly manner in which they protect themselves. I love it all, but not because the aggressive pinprick at the end of each leaf has never injured me. In my family, it was not considered a food, but...
by Admin | Mar 7, 2020 | inspiration, mental health, mindandbody, selfimprovement, wellness, Women's Heritage Walk
By Jody Ballard The afterglow of overcoming a challenge is a powerful moment. It is inside this potent emotional awareness that we can engender growth; by sitting together and discussing with others the beauty of hardships, moments we capture clearly, funny stories,...
by Admin | Feb 10, 2020 | Community Building, Health and Wellness
During the 2020 edition Women’s Heritage Walk, Jody Ballard opened the floor for anonymous questions to be asked. She has answered them below based on her extensive global experience as a clinical counselor. How and when did the idea for the WHW come to you?...
by Admin | Jan 7, 2020 | Health and Wellness
As we look forward to the beginning of a new year, our natural inclination is to both contemplate the past and look toward the future. This is an opportunity to begin fresh and try to be our best self. By recognizing this inertia we can harness it for use now or at a...
by Admin | Dec 29, 2019 | Health and Wellness
What drives us, propels us forward toward goal-driven behaviors, pushes us to test our limits, or work late into the night – THEN guides and sustains actions through disappointments and obstacles? Motivation is the WHY in the equation of understanding and...
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