Boost your Mental Wellness with these Self-Compassion Habits
Imagine you just witnessed your co-worker completely botch a presentation they had been working diligently on for weeks. What would you say to them? Would you keep bringing up their failure every day for the next several weeks? Chances [...]
Mindfulness at Orange County Mental Health Summits
According to the World Health Organization, mental wellness is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and [...]
Bringing More Gratitude to Everyday Experiences
What moments or experiences come to mind when you think about the word gratitude? For many of us, our thoughts immediately turn to momentous occasions like the birth of a child, graduating college, landing your dream job, healing from sickness, [...]
A Season of Thanks
For those who partake in the American holiday of Thanksgiving, the day is often associated with traditional autumn flavors, gatherings with extended family, crisper weather, changing leaves and a brief respite from school and work. Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving, but [...]
Tips for Mindful Social Media Habits and Interactions
Social media has become an ingrained part of our lives, and particularly in the lives of teens and young adults. In a recent study of over 10,000 teens and young adults ages 12-20, more than 60% said they could not [...]
Illumination Institute attended Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit
On August 20, 2018, Illumination Institute was invited to Washington DC to participate in the 6th Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit. The overarching theme of the summit was cyberbullying and how to promote safe and responsible social [...]