How Food Affects Our Mood – A Nutritional Psychiatry Analysis on Improving Mental Health and Well-Being
Happier Way Original - Nutritional psychiatry is making big waves when it comes to improving our overall well-being along with the mind and body connection using something we consume every day -- our food! We are what we eat. Foods that contain chemical additives, ultra-processing and more affect our gut environment and increases our risk... Read more
NO BARRIERS NO BORDERS. A practical booklet for setting up international mixed-ability youth projects (including persons with and without a disability).
One out of seven people has some form of disability, but this percentage is not reached amongst young people benefiting from the Youth in Action program. Therefore the SALTO-YOUTH Inclusion Resource Centre organised two TC Enable training courses in 2003 to stimulate and support to youth workers setting up international mixed-ability projects, including both young... Read more
Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation
Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. However, data shows that women are underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide, and achieving gender parity in political life is far off. Women in executive government positionsWomen serve as Heads of State or Government... Read more
UN Women statement for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
UN Women stands in solidarity with and supports everyone with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) in efforts to resist, support and heal from hatred, fear and discrimination. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to isolate individuals, separate families and devastate communities the world over, leaving no member of our human family... Read more
WomenHack -Lisbon
WomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events, jobs, and reviews. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace for all. Our diversity recruiting events target some of the most talented women in tech which include software developers, designers, and product talent. Our virtual events are kicked off with diversity... Read more
The Link Between Happiness, Health, and Literacy
After exploring the places in the world where people live longest, National Geographic fellow, NYT best-selling author, and founder of Blue Zones, LLC, Dan Buettner turned his focus to the places where people live happiest. Why do people in places like Denmark, Costa Rica, and Singapore report being happier than the rest of us? If... Read more
Sonja Lyubomirsky and Tal Ben-Shahar on “Connection, well-being and social engagement.”
HSA is proud to host Sonja Lyubomirsky for a live conversation with Tal Ben-Shahar on "Connection, well-being and social engagement." Wednesday, May 5, 6:00 PM EST
The Significance of Diversity in the Workplace
Happier Way Original - In recent years, many institutions have begun prioritizing diversity and inclusion. These include major universities, such as the University of Michigan’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as government institutions, such as the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion. But... Read more
World Bank Group Youth Summit 2021: Resilient Recovery for People and Planet
About the World Bank Group Youth Summit Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event hosted by the World Bank Group (WBG) to engage with youth globally on the most pressing topics facing our generation. The WBG Youth Summit is an affiliate of the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) network, the largest volunteer organization at the... Read more
Using Mindfulness to Improve Emotional Wellbeing
Happier Way Original - One of the best ways to achieve—and maintain—emotional wellbeing is to get really good at staying present. When you can keep your attention, your thoughts, and your focus on the here and now, you are better able to enjoy moments, feel gratitude, appreciate your achievements, get work done effectively, and express... Read more
How to be a courageous leader, according to the president of Microsoft U.S.
Kate Johnson, Microsoft U.S. president, is a leader on diversity and inclusion.She discusses the importance of making actionable changes within businesses, harnessing empathy and hope. Johnson's actions have been described as courageous, and here she explains what courage means to herKate Johnson, president of Microsoft U.S., leads a $45 billion solutions and services 10,000-person field... Read more
The crisis of leadership — and a new way forward | Halla Tómasdóttir and Bryn Freedman
What should modern leadership look like? Entrepreneur and former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir thinks global leaders need to change their ways -- or risk becoming irrelevant. In a conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, she shows how anybody can step up and make a difference, even if you don't yet have power. "There's a leader... Read more
Happier than Before – with Gretchen Rubin
At this event, author and happiness researcher Gretchen Rubin will discuss how we can effectively put new habits in place, using strategies that play to our natural strengths and mean that we have more brain space for decision making about the things that matter. Whilst acknowledging that there is no “one size fits all” approach,... Read more
Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets With Feta And Tzatziki
You know all about breakfast for dinner, right? It is something I personally do not do enough of, but that changed the moment I made these omelets. Is it weird that just before Christmas I showed you dinner for breakfast and now I am showing breakfast for dinner? I think I have my breakfast foods mixed up... Read more
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)
Are you familiar with mujadara? It’s a beautiful dish layered with lentils and rice at the bottom, followed by caramelized onions (the more, the better), and hopefully a couple of creamy or spicy sauces on the side. It’s one of my favorite items to order at Middle Eastern restaurants, and this recipe tastes just like it.... Read more
5th Annual AWOM Girls Club Fashion Show: “In the Clouds”
"Girls Club changed my whole view about myself. I feel more comfortable with my body, with my features- and it's all because of Girl's Club."- Ashley, 8th Grade Girls Club member from Olsen Middle, two-time Girls Club Fashion Show participant Our Annual Girls Club Fashion Show is all about taking the conversations we have year-round... Read more
Kale, Black Bean & Avocado Burrito Bowl
Last week, Cookie and I zoomed up to Minneapolis to visit a friend. It was a long drive, long enough to justify lots of seat squirming as all the hills and trees started looking the same, but we made it there and we made it back. In between, we explored the city with my college... Read more
Iron Man 70.3 Florida
Athletes looking for an early-season race with plenty of spectator support should look no further than IRONMAN 70.3 Florida. Located just minutes from the world famous theme parks of Central Florida, Haines City provides plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy all weekend long. Prepare yourself for a Return to Racing. IRONMAN... Read more
Best Buddies Friendship Walks in Florida
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and... Read more
