by burkemiriam | May 28, 2021 | Communication, Connection, Leadership
THE ART OF LISTENING Learn to be a better listener and to help others hear you better, by improving how you listen to your environment, to yourself, and to others. “Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means...
by burkemiriam | Mar 18, 2021 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Performance
The power of breath: 3 techniques to master now Every cell in our body needs oxygen to function. Our breathing patterns affect our behaviors. Learn the role of deep breathing to calm the nervous system, promote emotional and physical health, improve your wellbeing,...
by burkemiriam | Oct 15, 2020 | Communication, Connection, Mindset
THE POWER OF KINDNESS: 5 AMAZING BENEFITS AND WHY IT MATTERS Kindness is a very powerful skill to have. It helps us relate to other people, have more positive relationships, share better health, live a happier life, and create a ripple effect that will last for...
by burkemiriam | May 8, 2020 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence
SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN’S EMOTIONAL HEALTH – Pt. 1: Naming Our Emotions We have been working really hard to protect our children’s physical safety and health. But what about their emotional health? Helping our children develop emotional intelligence...
by burkemiriam | Apr 29, 2020 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset
HELPING OUR KIDS COPE WITH LOSS DURING CRISIS Our children need assurance of our love, support, and protection. Much more so now. During this crisis, they have lost a lot. We can’t fix it for them nor can’t we protect them from the pain but we can help...
by burkemiriam | Apr 7, 2020 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Uncategorized
REFRAMING: CHANGING OUR PERSPECTIVE WITH GRATITUDE When we reframe our negative thoughts we change how we think, feel and behave. We accept life for what is, we see the goodness around us, both big and small, and become more positive and more optimistic. Changing our...