Connections with others and strong relationships are a foundational part of resilience. This entails being there for someone when something goes wrong, as well as being there when something goes right. If we are not there when things go right, the relationship can suffer, even if we are there every time something goes wrong. When … Read more
TLC Virtual Resiliency has appointed Terri-Ann Graham as Director of Marketing. In her role as Director, Terri-Ann will lead all aspects of TLC Virtual Resiliency’s marketing strategies, manage all marketing functions and develop business partnerships. She will work closely with Co-Founder’s Annika Kazembe and Robert Goldman and CIO Paul Meller. Terri-Ann brings to TLC Virtual … Read more
Join our Co-CEO Annika Kazembe (Formerly known as Annika D’Andrea) live this Thursday the March 11th at 7:30 pm! Learn more about the live event with Patrick Jackman below:#celebratingwomeninbusiness ABOUT THE:30:’THE:30 with Patrick Jackman’, is 30 minutes of interviews and conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, personal and professional development experts. A production of The … Read more
Cognitive distortions, which are overly rigid patterns in thinking, undermine our resilience, well-being, and productive emotions in a situation. They can come from overly rigid ways of explaining our successes and setbacks, or from errors in logic that lead to inaccurate beliefs that are counterproductive. Overly rigid thinking influences how we interpret situations and makes … Read more
In the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol, the buzzword “resilience” was echoed in the Senate Chamber between both parties. Republican Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated: “This institution is resilient. Our democratic republic is strong.” Democratic Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer (D-NY) remarked: “The divisions in our country clearly run deep, but we are … Read more
While teaching is arguably one of the most important professions out there, it can be a pretty thankless job. Low pay, difficult students and parents, and lack of resources can leave any teacher feeling frustrated. Throw a global pandemic into the mix and you have a recipe for burnout and job dissatisfaction. Teaching in the … Read more
In the wake of COVID-19, how has the American lethal system turned even more deadly? According to a recent survey conducted in 2020 by the American Lawyer, 64 percent of the lawyers reported suffering from anxiety. This is a staggering number given that lawyers are often loath to admit that they have a mental health … Read more
When bad things happen, it’s hard to look on the bright side. We are biologically predisposed to ruminate on issues and stay vigilant against perceived threats. But in a world where we don’t have to worry about carnivorous animals lurking around every corner, looking on the bright side and staying optimistic is important. Benefits of … Read more
What is the Mind-Body Connection and How Does it Affect Stress? Do you ever notice that when you’re worn down, you tend to get sick? Do you feel moody and irritable when you’re lacking proper sleep? If you’re like most people, you have experienced these things. This is because the mind and body are intimately … Read more
We all know that it feels good to have positive emotions, but did you know that positive emotions also contribute to creativity, better health, stronger relationships, and more resiliency? Barbara Fredrickson is the leading researcher in the field of positive emotions and her work has allowed us to understand how important positive emotions are for … Read more