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 […]
[VIDEO] What does ‘Humans Need Humans’ Mean to you?
Humans Need Humans What does it mean to you? We asked our friends and family, and students at Bridgewater State, LeMoyne, Kutztown, and UNT Dallas what they thought. Check it out! Now it’s your turn! Film a video for Instagram and tag @swiftkickhq and #teamhuman – let us know what ‘Humans Need Humans’ mean to […]
6 Ways to Stop Being Stressed
Some days when I am stressed, I try my best to figure out different, but fun, ways to de-stress. One of my personal favorite things to do is sit under a tree or by the KU alumni fountain. I find it so peaceful to be outside, taking in the fresh air. We are already a […]
Extroverts vs. Introverts: Who’s The Better Leader?
At the beginning of time, there were introverted dinosaurs and there were extroverted dinosaurs…. Maybe it isn’t that dramatic, but this certainly has been a real topic of conversation that people can go back and forth on. Who would you rather lead your organization or department? An introvert or an extrovert? THE MYTH Let’s get […]