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Building Resilience Raises Consciousness in the Workplace
Contributing writer, Anuka Garza, shares her personal experience in how a conscious workplace has supported her during times of turbulence and uncertainty.
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The Power of Awareness: A Crucial Element in Public Service
A core value at SIYLI is awareness. This article explores how self-awareness, social awareness, and global awareness contribute to a balanced understanding of the world. Learn how and why cultivating awareness at all levels is supportive in building a compassionate and just world.
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Meaningful Progress: Impact of SIY at the Feeding America Network
The connection between SIYLI and the Feeding America Network and its food banks has inspired leadership to serve with more compassion, presence, and mindfulness. Feeding America is one of SIYLI's community partner organizations. They send employees to SIYLI's programs for little to no costs. Megan Whitney, Manager of Network Fundraising Services at Feeding America, shares the impact the SIY program is having on her leadership style and the work culture.
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Nurturing the Heart: Self-Care for Social Sector Warriors
It can be overwhelming and relentless. But the truth is and always will be: building resilience starts with oneself, and self-care is the cornerstone. Cultivating a genuine, trusting relationship with yourself is imperative.
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10 Simple Ways to Integrate Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine
Here are 10 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine
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Wellness for Frontline Workers
Gain insights on how mindfulness techniques support wellness for frontline workers.
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SIYLI’s Visit to the UK Mindfulness Initiative Event – and So Much More
Lindsey (Executive Director) shares her experience after having been invited to the UK Mindfulness Initiative’s event this September in celebration of the release of their latest report, Mindfulness in Westminster: Reflections from UK Politicians.
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Understanding Burnout and Its Impact on Service Positions in Nonprofits
For those in service professions, it is essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms of burnout so that we can take proactive steps to prevent it. One step is to bring in moments of mindfulness, or present-moment awareness, which can help build resilience, reduce stress, and increase well-being.
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Proudly Saying “Yes” to Executive Director of SIYLI
Time and again, I have found myself floored by the insight of my colleagues, the compassion of the mindfulness teachers we get to be around, and the authenticity of the SIYLI community. And now we get to build a new way of making an impact in the social sector.
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Emotional Intelligence for Communities
Our mission at SIYLI is to make mindfulness and emotional intelligence practical and accessible. One of the ways we have been working to fulfill that mission is through community projects in Parkland, Florida, Flint, Michigan, Bhutan and more. Learn about our community projects and what is to come.
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