Elections Make Us… (A Flowchart)
In an uncertain time, we should remember that we are always stronger together. Stay positive and share love. #TeamHuman
FREE HUGS! Photo Recap From Cedar Crest College and Kutztown University
Thank you to every human out there that participated Free Hugs Day 2016! We are so proud of you for spreading the love around your campuses worldwide. Stay tuned for a final wrap up video of 2016 Free Hugs day. I wanted to attach some pictures taken at Kutztown University and Cedar Crest College, both colleges of […]
4 Excuses You Can’t Use for Not Participating in Free Hugs Day
Are you ready for Free Hugs Day?! Many of you will be nodding your heads saying, “YES! LET ‘S DO THIS!” Others might not have a clue. And yet, others (and this post is for you) might be making excuses as to why you can’t run a Free Hugs Day on your campus. Here are some […]
The Top 20 Movie Hugging Scenes
Everyone loves a free hug every now and then. Here are 20 movies that have the best movie hugging scenes EVER! Elf: Buddy the Elf trying to spread free hugs, even with a raccoon! Everyone should spread the love around, unless its someone who wants to bite your face off. Then it’s not such a […]
3 Types of Hugs for 3 Types of Moments
Every now and then I like to dwell think about my pageant days. Not because I am vain, but because if selected to represent New Jersey at Miss America, I think I would have done a darn good job. That moment would have changed my life forever. Who knows if I would even be writing […]
Leading with Magic: Disney’s Lessons in Teamwork
As a child, Disney movies were a staple in our household. I would dance and sing along with every movie. And I mean EVERY movie. Little did I know then, but I now know how much teamwork is woven into each storyline. From Cinderella to Finding Nemo, Disney movies teach us valuable lessons about connection, […]
Taking a Time Out: The Importance of (Social) Staff Development
In my 10 years of supervising people in student affairs, the biggest lesson I can share would be to develop your staff. No matter my position, from RA to Associate Director, the value of connecting the staff socially made each team stronger and more efficient. For some of you, it may be a requirement; for others, you […]
Have You Ever Handed a Thank You Card to a Stranger?
“A simple THANK YOU has magic, it changes moods, opens doors, and warms cold hearts” – Unknown This quote is the absolute truth. When walking around my campus, I realized that people do a lot of things without ever receiving a simple thank you. They could be holding a door open, picking up someone else’s […]
Community + Politics = Communitics
Each time there is a presidential election, people’s values and politics naturally surface. When they do, conversations can quickly become arguments and differences of opinion can feel like you’re speaking a different language. Because of some very heated topics, this could mean alienating people and that’s just not okay on #TeamHuman. Here are some tips to learn […]
Open Letter To My Anxiety: Meet Support and Self-Confidence
Dear Anxiety, I sincerely hate you. You make me self-conscious and afraid. I don’t like who I am with you around. If you struggle with these feelings, take a look at ohio dispensaries or those closer to home. It’s an awful feeling when you convince me I need to shut down. You tell me people […]