Becoming a parent changes your life. While your role as a parent never changes, it does evolve over time. In most cases, you spend the first twenty years devoted to your role in caring for and raising a human. Then, one day, they're ready to fly on their own. Empty nest syndrome can be an extremely challenging experience. Here's a guide for empty-nesters who are dealing with their kids leaving for college. Practice Mindfulness to Process Your Emotions There's no wrong way to

Sometimes we aren't quite ready for change. It just happens and we're left to adapt to the differences the best we can. For most major life transitions, like finishing high school, starting a new job or becoming a parent for the first time, it's common to need some transitioning time. Big life transitions are just like sailing a boat. Often we cruise along with familiar winds for some time, but when we hit a wind change, we need to learn how to navigate the new seas. Here are

How do you cope with change? Some of us don’t give it much thought and more or less jump straight in. Most of us, however, regardless of our resilience level or where we lie on the over-thinking spectrum experience normal levels of anxiety during times of change. So why is it important we start adopting more of a preventative approach for supporting the major transitions of youth? Here are 7 important reasons to make preparing for change a priority: 1. Internationally, resear

Education is one of, if not the most, important tools we have. It helps us build confidence and knowledge, ultimately opening up new pathways for our future. Teachers, therefore play an extremely important role in shaping society. From kindergarten through to college, they are on the frontline building our future citizens. In this article, we’ve collected 25 quotes, to highlight the power of education and the importance of teachers. Let’s never forget that education is a crit

New beginnings are not only exciting and fun, but also a critical part of growing up. In order to live a fulfilled life we must continually change and better ourselves. Napoleon famously said, "One must change one's tactics every 10 years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority." Despite change being inevitable and something we need, it's common to feel lonely or scared when navigating new territory. We often feel as if we’re the only ones who truly understand the experie

Yes! Finally an article recognised in Forbes about the importance of supporting youth change.... We pass so many things on to our kids. We teach them how to manage money, finances and how to achieve success. We even try to teach them about who and how to date. Okay, so they don't always listen. But hey, we try! Why not teach them what you have learned about how to successfully adapt to change at work? After all, you have been through your fair share of change at work -- or yo

How we can apply The GPS Model to navigate the momentous times of change. Today, you don't have to look far to see the warning signs of the increasing levels of anxiety and depression impacting our youth. Albert Einstein once said, “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking." This quote got me thinking. How could we change our thinking to reduce mental illness? One word sprung to mind - 'Prevention'. My st

You can't change the wind but you can adjust your sails. Sometimes we aren't quite ready for change when it comes. It just happens and we're left to adapt to the differences the best we can. For most major life transitions, like finishing high school, starting a new job or becoming a parent for the first time, it's more than common to need at least a little transitioning time. Here are 3 ways you can adjust your sails once change hits: 1. Perform a detailed visual check First

Is it just me? Or do most people feel helpless about the state of disparity in the world? Do most people wish there was something we could do about it? It might not always be high on your radar. We can become desensitized as a way to protect ourselves and learn to get on with life–I get it. Before I share three basic things we can do today to create change, here are 3 reasons why we should care: 3 Quick facts to help you want to make change: Psychologically - Depression is no