by burkemiriam | Dec 31, 2020 | Gratitude, Mindset
GOODBYE, 2020! HELLO, 2021! A year in review. 2020 was a year to remember! Here is my end-of-year tradition to reflect upon the happenings of the year that is ending and to set my intentions for the new year. “For last year’s words belong to last...
by burkemiriam | Oct 26, 2020 | Connection, Gratitude, Mindset
5 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE Inspirational quotes can inspire and encourage us and may even change our lives. As we learn that others share the same experiences and feelings as we do, we feel more connected to one another and engaged in life. “You...
by burkemiriam | Aug 12, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Mindset
10 FAIL PROOF STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE PEACE AND CALM Our world is in flux right now. And a lot is out of our control. We can choose to fight it and feel stressed and anxious, or we can navigate with intelligence and ease. There are ways to achieve peace and calm...
by burkemiriam | Apr 21, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude, Mindset
FINDING CALM DURING CRISIS When we are faced with a crisis or difficult situations, our bodies and minds tend to go into reactive mode preventing us from thinking clearly and effectively. It is important to learn to cultivate a calm, more thoughtful state of mind that...
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...
by burkemiriam | Mar 24, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Gratitude
LEARNING TO ADAPT TO OUR NEW NORMAL WITH FLEXIBILITY, KINDNESS AND LOWER EXPECTATIONS As the virus spreads fast throughout the globe and wreaks havoc, adapting to our new normal with flexibility, kindness, and lower expectations can make us feel more in charge and...