Have you fallen into the comparison trap? In today's interconnected world, it’s as easy as one click. With social media highlighting reels of other people's lives it's easy to find ourselves measuring our own success, appearance, and relationships against the pictures we see. Before we...

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the stories we have been holding on to. What are your stories? Is it time to put on a new lens? This recording is from a Wellness Circle talk I gave last year. Can you relate? What new story will you write in 2024?

Happy New Year!

Janet

I like to think of self-discovery as a lifelong process. It's a journey through which we tap into our needs, desires, potential, values, and purposes. Since this journey is lifelong, we can expect our exploration to take different shapes over time. I've also found that the self-discovery journey...

We all have them. Broken pieces. And that’s ok. Brokenness is not failure. Brokenness is part of the human condition.  There is not a person on earth who has not experienced emotional hurt, physical pain, or has been broken in some way.  Each person’s brokenness is unique....

Hello friend,

How was (is) your summer? As someone who lives according to the academic schedule, fall has already begun for me. Lol.

I've missed connecting with you, even as I enjoyed the break from my usual routine. After a restful, busy, exciting, and calm summer (sometimes all at...

Our world is getting louder. Chattering. Music. Traffic. War. Podcasts. News. Netflix. Meetings. Classes. Construction.

Have you ever gone into a forest, the desert, a quiet beach, the mountains, or in the countryside and noticed how your mind seems to slow down? How your mind seems to clear a...

Did you know that January is considered one of the most stressful months of the year? Think about it. You've just wrapped up the past year. Maybe it was a great year where you checked everything off your to do list and hit all your personal improvement goals. Or...maybe you ended the year...

Are you a perfectionist? Afraid to make a mistake? Does that relentless inner voice remind you of all the times you got it wrong, of all your failures? Next time that happens, silence your inner critic by reminding yourself that -- trial & error is just fine.

Apr 20, 2020

1. Get centered at the beginning of the day

Before you pick up your phone or check your ‘to do’ list, get centered. You can do this in many ways, such as prayer, meditation, journaling, or looking at the sunrise.



2. Create a Routine

For some people losing their daily...

Aug 5, 2020

Remarks of Janet Thompson Jackson
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
Naturalization Proceedings
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka, Kansas
March 24, 2017

An Immigrant’s Road to a More Perfect Union

I first want to thank the chair of the...

Oct 19, 2020

Even as I write this I’m in the process of practicing self-compassion.  My morning didn’t begin as planned and that led to my schedule being off.  In my rush to catch up while grabbing my first meal of the day, I ended up spilling most of my food on my papers...