May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and I want to talk about the role of listening in emotional and mental wellbeing. And I don't simply mean listening with your ears.
Uttering the words "I just wish things could go back to normal" holds no meaning for the 'normal' I was willing to withstand and settle for previously brings unbearable discomfort and a recognition of irresponsibility. Self-awareness breeds understanding, compassion and stronger communities. Self-awareness breeds justice, equality and freedom.
I was introduced to the Enneagram in 2015 during my Masters program and have been learning and growing from it ever since. It has been one of the most important tools I have used to enhance my own wellbeing and leadership skills. Find out one of the biggest ways it has helped me be a more effective leader.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline