Exposure to nature impacts both physical and mental health in positive ways.

We can head to the mountains, rivers, lakes to reap the health benefits of nature.

But you don’t have to leave the city to experience nature, you can find it in the trees, flowers, shrubs and even in the weeds that grow between the cracks in concrete and pavement. Take some time to notice their resiliency and how you are connected to the nature you are experiencing.

In many workplaces today, success is measured by numbers—sales targets, quotas, key performance indicators, and deadlines. While these metrics are important, focusing only on them can lead to stress, burnout, and even high turnover.

One of the things I appreciate most about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the idea that suffering is a part of life. ACT doesn’t try to sugarcoat things or pretend that everything can be fixed with a positive attitude. Instead, it invites us to acknowledge pain—and still live a meaningful life alongside it.

We can experience grief and loss from the death of a loved one, and we can experience it from many types of loss (i.e., divorce, job loss, adult kids moving out of the home, moving to a new home, etc.).

“The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.”

Anger can be a powerful motivator. It can fuel advocacy, activism, personal growth, and meaningful change. But it can also be misused—becoming controlling, explosive, or harmful to yourself and others.

I’ve learned that nonprofit leadership can be lonely. We’re taught to show strength and to avoid visible vulnerability. But, where do we go for support and to improve our leadership journey? Connect with Reverve for confidential leadership coaching.

Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the leader’s primary goal is to serve others — especially their team or community — rather than seeking power, control, or personal gain.

Instead of the traditional top-down leadership model, servant leaders put the needs of others first and help people develop and perform at their best.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a modern form of psychotherapy that helps people live more meaningful, fulfilling lives by teaching them to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. At the same time, it encourages committed action based on personal values.