Gratitude is often viewed as a simple way to be polite or something we display during holidays or special moments. But did you know that gratitude is more than just an emotion? It has real effects on your brain and body. The science behind gratitude ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Mental health disorders can affect anyone, any time, and anywhere. Certain environments can push the stress button at any given moment, becoming the catalyst in altering our mood and how we think. The workplace is just one example of an ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Authored by Angelika Keene & Hailey Peirce We all have an innate sense of what happiness is. Happiness is a universal feeling that we all desire to have. But did you know that happiness has been shown to actually impact various aspects ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
With the new year a few short weeks away, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on 2022 with appreciation for those in the community that have joined with and supported the youth development work of the Orange County 4-H Program. Our 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
When I talk with people out in the community, often they will say, "You have a pretty cool job!" While I agree with them and share that one downside of the job is sometimes spending more time on a computer than with plants, I happily point out ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
November is here, fall is in the air, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This time of year, we often think about all the things we are thankful for. However, when is the last time we showed our gratitude for these things to others? ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
When I was younger, my grandmother taught me the importance of saying "thank you." She always waited for me to say “thank you,” driving the importance home. Learning those two simple words at a young age was so influential. Not only did ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
To recap last week’s blog: As leaders, we need to stop and look back at how we got to where we are quite often. We need to shake off the discomfort and say “thank you” to the folks that helped along the way, whether they shared a talent, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life