Scan any list of the most polluting industries in the world, and animal agriculture probably ranks near the top. While this is partially thanks to the resources it takes to feed livestock and maintain pasture, the animals themselves can also be significant emitters. As cows and other grazing ruminants digest their food, their unique, microbe-rich…
Little steps taken over time have the potential to make a massive difference. Microsteps that help you prioritize hydration, nutrition, rest, or connection can add up to large improvements in well-being. I start every morning with a warm glass of lemon water, and I drink a minimum 1.5 liters of water daily. I prioritize an…
As part of my well-being journey, I use many Microsteps in my daily life to promote positive behavior changes. Some of my favorite Microsteps for connecting with myself and others are setting aside a few minutes at the end of the day to think about what you accomplished, and taking a few minutes to connect…
Mental health touches us all. In fact, we know that nearly 100% of workers have faced mental health challenges, either personally or through a loved one. And in today’s world filled with unprecedented challenges, mental health and wellness is more important than ever. That’s why in Accenture’s culture of equality, it’s not just OK for…
In 2015, I was honored and proud to be named CEO of ZP, a company that provides an array of leading technology solutions for the more than 30 million deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States. Our services, such as video relay service, help deliver on a person’s fundamental right to equal…
[This is the 4th installment in our series, Language Matters. If you missed the others you can find them here, and here and here. Also, confession-time: I thought this was going to be a 3 part series. But here we are on the 4th piece and I still keep thinking of other ways that the…
Last week’s blog, A Unicorn Called Happiness, (https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/a-unicorn-called-happiness), left many readers with more questions than answers. Most wanted me to explore how we can identify the things that make us feel alive and purposeful. As I wrote in last week’s blog, “What we are actually seeking is not happiness but rather, aliveness. And it’s not…
Your child arrives. Nothing is more precious or magical than the human being you are about to nurture and guide through their life. You love your child. Raising this human being brings you boundless joy, personal growth, and fulfillment. And then the “honeymoon” ends. This little person is crying all night as an infant, constantly…
Before the Thrive Challenge, I was having issues with saving money and taking care of myself. I was spending too much, gaining weight, and feeling tired throughout the day. I learned about the Thrive Challenge from a co-worker, and heard it talked about in our morning meeting. Looking at how much I was spending on…
We have all come across the terms conscious and subconscious mind at some point in our lives. Our subconscious brain has something called the homeostatic impulse, which regulates our physical functions like body temperature, blood pressure, etc. Brian Tracy explains: the autonomic nervous system, [our homeostatic impulse] maintains a balance among the hundreds of chemicals…
