Tag Archives: human rights

Love and Activism

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Daphne Eviatar, coaching & consulting

A few years ago I was on a nonprofit leadership training retreat, when everyone had to go around the circle and declare their “purpose.” This was the sort of exercise I dreaded, so I scrambled to come up with something … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Buddhism, change, compassion, happiness, health, meditation, mindfulness, positive psychology, psychology, social justice, work | Tagged activism, advocacy, Barbara Fredrickson, Buddhism, coaching, human rights, leadership, love, lovingkindness meditation, meditation, metta, mindfulness, positive psychology, positivity resonance, psychology, social justice, Uri Hasson | Leave a comment

Some Simple Career Advice

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Daphne Eviatar, coaching & consulting

I sometimes hear from recent college graduates struggling to start their careers. They want to know how they can get into human rights work, or journalism, or some combination of the two, and they think that because I’ve done both … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, change, coaching, happiness, health, jobs, meaning, positive psychology, psychology, service, social justice, work | Tagged careers, coaching, Edward Deci, goals, human rights, Kenneth Sheldon, law, Richard Ryan, Tim Kasser, work | Leave a comment

How To Be Of Service

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Daphne Eviatar, coaching & consulting

I belong to a local food co-op, and for the privilege of buying really good food at reasonable prices, all members have to work there once a month. Although I usually whine about it before I actually head over there … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, change, coaching, happiness, jobs, service, work, writing, yoga | Tagged advocacy, coaching, Congress, flow, Guantanamo, happiness, health, human rights, Park Slope Food Co-op, psychology, Senator Tom Cotton, service, winter, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

Let It Split

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Daphne Eviatar, coaching & consulting

“I feel like my head’s split in two,” I complained to my partner one morning as I struggled to get out of bed after a long weekend. “Then let it split,” he said. I’d just spent the Columbus Day weekend … Continue reading →

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A Labor Day Launch

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Daphne Eviatar, coaching & consulting

For most people, Labor Day is the last day of summer vacation, a time to enjoy the final barbecue or picnic or party of the season before heading back to work or sending the kids back to school. But it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged coaching, human rights, labor, Labor Day, leadership, Rockwood Leadership Institute, work, workplace | 1 Comment