Michelle Wexler - Coaching and Mediation

09/30/2022

The simple things ❤️

07/30/2022

Very interesting..

“In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the individual, could significantly benefit well-being..”

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-and-why-finding-meaning-in-life-can-improve-well-being

07/07/2022

Some great ideas ❤️

06/22/2022

Gentle reminders ☺️

06/19/2022

A few days ago, I was reading an article on social etiquette. I found the authors to describe etiquette in a really interesting way.

Traditionally, the idea of social etiquette might be thought of as a list of stuffy guidelines. Reading this, the term etiquette was instead described as a code of very practical ethical, and moral principles, an awareness, and a type of actioning, that as humans, we all share.

It was very refreshing, a compassionate take on the fundamental humanness that is woven into our collective fabric.

In todays day, these pillars can so easily be lost, trying to keep up in today’s ever changing, and expectant world, is something that we are all challenged by.

Below is a part of the article that I found especially impactful.

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“Debrett’s, a 250-year-old British authority on manners, also has an empathetic worldview when it comes to etiquette rules—or lack thereof.

“To us, it’s not about the rules,” says Debrett’s teacher and expert Katherine Lewis. “Etiquette is a consideration of other people and your impact on them.

And that might be by knowing certain codes of behavior, traditions, or expectations of other people and what matters to them. It’s a cornerstone of being a human. We have a big code of inclusivity, and respect of other people’s cultures. Etiquette shouldn’t be used to judge you or make you feel less than—it’s how people communicate today.”

But don’t take etiquette to mean the exact same thing as manners (defined as “polite social behavior.”) Manners are definitely part of the equation, but there’s still a difference between the two.

“I don’t think politeness means that you look the other way when something is hard or sad,” says Newman. “For me, part of etiquette is not looking away from other people’s grief or any kind of injustice. I think that means saying to yourself, all day every day, ‘What’s required of me in this moment?’ Empathy is probably the biggest governing principle of it. It’s forgiveness, flexibility, and generosity—the pillars of behaving in community in a loving way. But it’s also courage.”

06/14/2022

Lately, I’ve been talking to more and more people who say that they are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, and have no history of anxiety.

The world can be busy, and life fast! One of the easiest, and most effective techniques used to rebalance and find calm, is in breath work.

Anxiety can affect your breathing. On the other hand, your breathing can affect feelings of anxiety. Deep or rhythmic breathing is a good way to decrease symptoms of anxiety. Breathing can also help focus your thoughts.

Try doing some breath work in the morning, before you start the day - it takes less than 5 minutes a day!

Lee Health experts share the benefits of incorporating breathwork into your day to day. Find out why breathwork is quickly becoming a trend in wellness.

06/09/2022

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Keep the momentum going!

A community-based organization in Winnipeg's northwest is praising additional investments in a mindfulness-based therapy that is being expanded to reach more people amid increased need for mental health services due to the pandemic.

06/05/2022

Anxiety doesn’t feel the same for everyone, and can appear differently for different people. High energy, taking on too much, perfectionism - are potentially rooted in anxious energy and some people function very well using this type of energy.

Over time, it can often lead to secondary issues, contributing to burn out and physical as well as mental fatigue.

Learn to slow down, and be comfortable in that space.

Have an easy Sunday ☺️

06/02/2022

Happy Thursday ☺️

06/01/2022

Good morning ☀️

For the remainder of the week this is happening.

Participation is widespread, the energy it has created is vibrant and a wonderful growing movement.

Joining without a donation and simply rising each day with the morning sunshine is just as important, we take part, and contribute to our own positive mental health and generate a sense of overall wellness, that will extend beyond us ✨

The Sunrise Challenge: Wake up with the sun from while raising money to support the groundbreaking mental health research at CAMH. By rising together and rallying our friends, family and coworkers behind the cause, we can change the way the world sees and treats...