Persuasions of Comfort

Pandemics are real, whether or not you know someone who is sick. Racism is real, even if you aren't a racist. White privilege is real even if you don't feel it. Police brutality is real, even if the cop you know is kind and just. Your world isn't THE World. Everything is not about you. @lisagsacks | Although black people have been considered equal under the law for decades, being trapped in the cl...

As we get older our perception of time begins to speed up. I guess its safe to say the time perception changes with time.  With time , we don't so much sense it as we perceive it. Essentially, our brains take a whole bunch of information from our senses and organize it in a way that makes sense to us, before we ever perceive it. So, how can one control time? Well, time management allow us to...

Social distancing aka "physical distancing" means maintaining space between yourself and other people outside of your home. The concept seems simple yet difficult in practice. Not only do we have these measures to prevent the spread of a contagious disease we are also seeking new ways to find comfort in unfamiliar living parameters while adjusting to the rapid changes. Will this quarantine change...

The rise of COVID-19 has invoked fear and panic globally. The domino effect of COVID-19 has altered the our daily activities people. Not only are we confined in our homes, but being forced to process an enormous amount of change in short time will have us feeling confined in our minds as well. Joining me in discussion on this topic Ms. Saffa unpacks her thoughts on the adjustment phase, transparen...

Motivation is not sustainable. Activation energy is the key ingredient to starting anything new in life. In this episode Nahum talks about his methods on initiating activation energy and the steps he uses to maintain momentum in order to prevail to the other side- or that end goal. Ultimately meaning we've reached some form of success or overall improvement. In addition, Nahum elaborates on the fa...

How often do we find ourselves at the intersections of indecision? The inability to make the best choice given a particular moment in time, simply to face the consequences of those decisions because we chose to make instant gratification a priority. Allowing certain aspects in life which we tend to desire the most to take precedent over our responsibilities. Are the consequences really worth the j...

Hearing stories second hand does not compare with actually being there in person. That feeling when you wish you were there to experience something great can be frustrating. Sometimes we have to live out the experience our lives. I share an experience about my first Caribbean Carnaval.

We are increasingly challenged to preserve our humanity and empathy in a world that emphasizes individuality, often leading to disconnection from others and the natural environment. In many ways, society has inadvertently moved away from this vital moral tradition. In this episode, we explore why Social Emotional Learning (SEL), emotional intelligence (EQ), and mindfulness are lifelong practices,...

Many of us subscribe to the idea that true change begins from within. But what if I told you the most powerful way to transform your life starts with reshaping the environment around you? Optimizing your surroundings has a profound impact on your daily choices and habits. Instead of relying on fleeting moments of motivation, focus on creating an environment that naturally fosters better habits and...

Experience is often the best teacher, though learning from it can be challenging, especially when it forces us out of our comfort zones. What if we embraced discomfort as a familiar companion, rather than something to avoid? After all, growth rarely occurs in the safety of familiarity.

Losing an iconic legend is never easy. Kobe Bryant was a man of many talents and qualities that extended far beyond the basketball court. In this episode, I reflect on some of the key lessons from one of my favorite motivational speeches by the G.O.A.T. himself.

This is the pilot episode for Persuasions of Comfort.