Resolving Conflict
Kevin Boyd Kevin Boyd

Resolving Conflict

Hopefully your day-to-day conflicts aren’t sent in the context of public media and dope beats and rhymes….This week at Future Full of Hope we’re keying in on J Cole’s recent conflict resolution, reflected in his public apologize given to Kendrick Lamar at Dreamville in April and right before the beef between Drake and Kendrick erupted. Check out some tips on resolving conflict, featuring some key takeaways from J Cole’s apology.

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Coping with Fear of Public Speaking
Kevin Boyd Kevin Boyd

Coping with Fear of Public Speaking

Reality is that, for many people, speaking publicly is terrifying. I love Eminem’s opening few bars on Lose Yourself as expression of public speaking anxiety. I can relate - sometimes my palms get sweaty when I get up in front of people to talk. I notice the nerves and shakiness in my hands and my legs. And thankfully, while I don’t go as far as avoiding spaghetti before presenting, - anecdotally, there are skills that I’ve learned in preparing to speak which have aided me in my own growth as a speaker and frameworks that I’ve taught clients in therapy which have helped them to conquer their fears of public speaking.

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Coping with Climate Anxiety
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Coping with Climate Anxiety

It’s becoming more and more common for people to seek therapy in coping with climate anxiety. Learn about climate anxiety, and what you can do about it, in this week’s post inspired by Nelly’s Hot in Herre.

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Exercise and Your Mental Health
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Exercise and Your Mental Health

ft a legendary couple of bars by Kool Keith, this week we’re exploring the impact of physical exercise on your mental health. This week’s post also includes some tips to help you get your body moving this spring. Keep in shape - and do your physical fitness!

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Recognizing Your Inner Voice and Learning to Love Yourself
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Recognizing Your Inner Voice and Learning to Love Yourself

In his 2015 hit single i, Kendrick Lamar reminds us that we all lack confidence sometimes while simultaneously sharing an ode to self-love and affirmation. Check out some thoughts this week on learning to recognize your inner voice and learning how to love yourself.

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