Watch Video: Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Amy Cuddy's TED Talk "Your Body Language Shapes who you are" condensed down to 3 minutes with only the key points. "Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.

Watch Video:  Crystle Lightning - We Matter Campaign

 Crystle Lightning is an Enoch Cree actress on CBC's #Trickster. She wants you to DREAM BIG and never give up! #IndigenousStrong

Watch Video: Be An Action Hero: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee | Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee | TEDxLimassol

Superheroes exist. They live among us. They put on their capes every day. In offices, in labs, on the sports track, in garages. Creating, designing, educating, entertaining, informing - making a true difference. To a true hero, every detail matters, every second is important, every inch counts. They lead by example driven by their own targets. They are the ones that will not conform, willing to face challenges and to set out on journeys to uncertain endings. Yet, they do not know how to give up. And once they succeed - because like any true hero they always succeed - change is create

Watch Video: The Power of Believing That You Can Improve | Carol Dweck

Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.

Watch Video: The Indigenous Doctor Helping Trans Youth

Alberta, Canada. Doctor James Makokis identifies as "two-spirit" - a term used by and for indigenous LGBT+ people in North America who identify with both masculinity and femininity, and which harks back to pre-colonial third gender roles. On the First Nations reservation of Kehewin Cree Nation, Dr Makokis spends much of his working life supporting other “two-spirit” people, particularly transgender teenagers, many of whom face persecution within their own communities. One patient Alec, has been seeing the Doctor for a month now and is in the early stages of transitioning from female to male. In addition to hormone therapy the treatment sees Dr Makokis utilise traditional indigenous teachings, drawing Alec away from depressive feelings and towards self-acceptance. This sense of inclusivity and belonging is encapsulated by a two-spirit sweat and talking circle hosted by Dr Makokis. Two-Spirit attendees share their stories in the warmth of a teepee and a new community is formed. Video from Thomson Reuters Foundation’s YouTube Channel.

Make The Power Pose Part Of Your Daily Routine!

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Check out YouTube videos on power poses!

Try your power pose job interview pose! Take a power pose photo and share it with us through Connect & Share!

Take Quiz: Resiliency Test: How Do You Respond To Adversity?

Resiliency is your ability to quickly bounce back from failure, adversity, rejection, etc. But how do you handle these situations? Take the Resiliency Test and find out.

Go Ask:  Reach out to a family member, Elder or friend and ask them about their experience with overcoming adversity - in life and in their career. 

Get Creative! Put together a creative piece on what embracing change means to you (bracelet, picture, artwork, music) - however you want to express yourself.

Take Note: Write down 1 - 3 things you could do today to start developing a growth mindset and share it with us through Connect & Share! 

Get Creative: Show us your LGBTQ2S+ pride by sharing a picture, quote, poem, memory or photo with us in Connect & Share!