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Gurrumbilbara Country, Australia, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, Interest for sustainable power is soaring. The commodities have soared to multi-year highs as a result of the surge in demand that followed the pandemic and the two-way sanctions that were imposed on Russian oil and gas.

Earlier this year, Brent Crude reached a high of $140 per barrel, while natural gas prices soared up to 11 times higher than they were before the pandemic, despite recent declines.

Here are three solar energy companies on our radar in 2023 and the years to come:

First Solar, Inc.

First Solar’s shares have increased by a factor of two since the middle of July 2022, reaching $132, as the company anticipates significant benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act.

This is due to the fact that First Solar, in contrast to many of the leading solar energy companies, has not outsourced production to China, which may soon face import restrictions as a result of ongoing Sino-US regulatory issues and the possibility of using slave labor. Instead, its factories are in South-East Asia or the United States, where President Biden intends to provide substantial support for domestic manufacturing.

SolarEdge Technologies.

SolarEdge Technologies’ shares have increased by more than 1,000 percent over the past five years, largely as a result of the company’s patented intelligent inverter solution, which maximizes power generation at the level of each photovoltaic module while lowering the cost of system energy.

In addition, the business offers solutions for system monitoring, maintenance, and optimization, and provide a large number of products to thousands of solar installers all around the world.

Solar First Green Energy.

Solar First Green Energy are an Australian-based company at the forefront of the renewable and green tech market. With a brilliant track-record at providing safe and secure investment options for new and old investors alike, the firm has delivered in excess of $330 million of investment to create new Australian energy infrastructure.

Their newest project aims to generate low-carbon renewable electricity while providing major benefits to the local community. They look to install 200,000 solar panels on their land in Bilyana, Queensland, with investors flooding in from all over the world and 25% of that goal already achieved.

If you are looking to bolster your portfolios, we highly recommend considering solar energy. Finding the right solar energy solution can provide endless returns and provide long-lasting, successful endeavours at minimal risk.

Slane, Ireland, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, When done correctly, campervan life is incredible. It offers you unrivalled freedom and independence. You can pack up your van and take off to wherever you want. The ability to wake up in the mountains, lunch by the sea and then go to sleep by the beach means you have maximum freedom for your day to day.

It isn’t all roses however. Cabin fever can develop pretty quickly, especially if you do not get out and about that much. The best campervan holidays include a lot of outdoor activities and time spent enjoying your surroundings. You need to check the weather before you take off on your adventure for this reason. Everyone comes into campervanning with the idea of it being beautiful and serene. However, what happens when it starts to pour? This is why you need to have the correct clothes and for such events as well as the correct camper for the weather. A roof tent won’t be particularly comfy if there is wind and rain battering you all night.

These are only theoretical events though and camping can be enjoyable no matter the weather. A motorhome may be the choice for you if the weather really goes to the dogs. Being entirely enclosed and comfortable has massive benefits.

Can a campervan do it for you?

In our opinion, a campervan offers you an unrivalled experience. The fact you are able to pull over when you find a nice spot to camp, make your favourite cup of coffee and have a sit down is amazing. On top of this you can have a kitchen, bathroom, etc. so you can live off grid for a bit of time.

It isn’t for everyone though. If you are the kind of person who gets bored or suffers from anxiety when you are away for long it may not be for you. What if you always need the lap of luxury, or how do you feel about being close to your travel mates? These are all questions that need to be asked.

In saying all of this, it is something that everyone should consider doing at least once. You may just have discovered your new favourite form of adventure. Renting a camper is the perfect way to do this. You get to try an established set up with minimal commitment.

Interested in a campervan adventure? Contact us today!

Rambling Rover Campervans Ireland,
Rathdrinagh,
Slane,
Co. Meath,
C15 PY76

(01) 604 1900

Saratoga Springs, NY, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, Dawn LaCarte, a counseling expert, is proud to have completed the Gottman Method Training and is now expanding into marriage and couple services. The Gottman Institute is one of the premier resource providers for mental health professionals, offering an impressive array of educational offerings. Those seeking to bolster their counseling skills can participate in training courses specifically tailored to leveraging the best techniques for couples counseling and family therapy. The Institution is committed to helping their professional audience access the specialized resources they need to excel in providing the highest quality services possible. No matter what field of practice you specialize in, you can count on reliable support from Gottman’s dedicated staff members with cutting-edge practices designed to better serve their client base.

By completing the Gottman Method, LaCarte intends to extend into couples therapy, and help improve their marriages. While celebrating this achievement, LaCarte noted that she expects to help more couples develop stronger bonds, a factor that could play a role in helping them lower the risks of mental health issues. 

LaCarte cites research that shows that stronger social connections help foster better mental health. LaCarte notes that, from her years in the industry, she has noted that building and maintaining stronger bonds with our romantic partners can greatly reduce mental health issues. Although relationships are often difficult and require significant effort, even small changes can have lasting effects. Making time to foster connection and intimacy and simply listen and respect each other’s thoughts and opinions can lead to improved happiness and well-being, while providing a more secure environment for individuals in their relationship. Moreover, understanding what one’s partner needs from them emotionally can create supportive environments that provide both parties an anchor of stability during times of crisis. In sum, investing in strong bonds between couples will help alleviate many mental health issues by offering the opportunity for both emotional support and increased satisfaction within the relationship.

LaCarte also wants this to strengthen the institution of marriage, which she firmly believes in. She stated that marriage is a powerful tool for bolstering social bonds and managing the emotional development of children. To quote her,

Studies show children who grow up in a household with an intact marriage have higher levels of psychological well-being, thanks to feeling more secure about their environment and having both parents around for emotional support when needed. This can be especially beneficial to adolescents facing rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual development amidst social pressures. With two knowledgeable adults around to guide them through the changes, teens in married households often do better when developing emotional maturity and healthy relationships with friends and family. Parents in healthy marriages also set a positive example by providing an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and communication between them, which offers a valuable model for their children.

With 20+ years of real-world expertise, LaCarte Dawn is a leading specialist in counseling, coaching and consulting. VShe’s renowned for developing creative mental health solutions to break through addiction cycles and create long-term wellbeing.

Canonsburg, PA, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, Joseph Schratt is the CEO of Canonsburg Electrical. He has been in the electrician field for over 18 years and is an expert in power generation, switchgear, and distribution equipment. Joseph has been a master electrician for 18 years and has been leading the team since 2015. Joseph Schratt is a hardworking man who knows how to get things done. With his ambition and passion, he has built the company into what it is today.

• Thank you so much for joining us! Can you tell us the story about what brought you to this specific career path?

Ever since I remember, I have been interested in electrical equipment and supplies. If I say I chose this trade as my career path because it genuinely appealed to me, that won’t be wrong. 

But that’s not the only reason that brought me to this specific career path. There is a practical side to it too. I was good at it, given my temperament and raw talent. I had a technical mind and a stable hand to do this job perfectly. 

I won’t also deny the role of other factors that led me to choose to be an electrician. The demand for the trade where I lived, the handsome salary, and the employment options I had expected since the start of my career.

• Can you share the most exciting story that happened to you since you began leading your company? 

This experience is burned into my memory as if it happened yesterday. We were interviewing individuals with experience in the electrical niche. My manager informed me I had to meet this incredible female candidate. I entered the meeting room and recalled thinking the lady was rather tanned. I began asking her technical questions about the position, but she couldn’t answer them. I was furious that my team made me interview this candidate when she had no relevant qualifications. As we spoke, she bent over like she was retrieving something from beneath our conference table. Before I knew it, loud music was playing, and she jumped up on top of the table. This “candidate” was stripping in the middle of the conference room, and everyone in my office joined in to watch. Wow, that was one heck of a birthday surprise organized by my team.

• Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you first started? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?

The silliest mistake I’ve ever made was sending one of our residential customers an invoice for one of our biggest commercial clients. They were not happy about getting a bill that was nearly 10X normal. However, after talking to them to calm things down, we opened a conversation about whether we could do more for them. We couldn’t, and I’m lucky they weren’t angrier, but I hope it did at least help educate them on our capabilities. Lesson learned — I know to triple-check invoices before sending them.

The United States is currently facing a very important self-reckoning about race, diversity, equality, and inclusion. This may be obvious to you, but it will be helpful to spell this out. Can you articulate to our readers a few reasons why it is so important for a business or organization to have a diverse executive team? 

Workplace diversity means respecting and valuing the talents and distinctions of each employee in the workplace. A diverse work environment is a welcoming environment that provides equal rights and chances for all employees, regardless of gender, race, age, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Workplaces that are diverse and multicultural offer several benefits. Workplaces should take advantage of the numerous talents individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages may have due to today’s world’s increasingly globalized and networked nature.

A diverse workplace allows for more ideas and procedures to emerge. 

Employees with different talents, as well as a variety of experiences and opinions, offer more potential for improvement in terms of productivity. A diverse workplace is generally regarded as a better employer. Potential employees want an employer who accepts and is tolerant of all backgrounds and treats their staff fairly.

When potential employees or customers see that a business has a diverse workforce, they are more likely to feel connected to the company, which increases public goodwill, improves marketplace awareness, and creates a more diversified client base.

Ok, thank you for that. Let’s now jump to the primary focus of our interview. Most of our readers—in fact, most people—think they have a pretty good idea of what a CEO or executive does. But in just a few words, can you explain what an executive does that is different from the responsibilities of the other leaders?

I worked in various positions for over a decade before securing the CEO position at Canonsburg Electrical. When I joined  Canonsburg Electrical 18 years back, the company had just started, and I had to build everything from scratch. 

The major challenge was to ‘reinvent’ everything and simultaneously become the ‘doer’ and the ‘buck stopper’!

The biggest lesson I learned was that nothing could be done alone. You need to focus on the right people and put them at the right place at the right time. 

The next most important lesson was becoming an outward-looking CEO who goes out and meets a bunch of diverse people. It’s more than ‘networking’; it’s about being open-minded to people who can help and are willing to.

What ” myths ” would you like to dispel about being a CEO or executive? Can you explain what you mean? 

Myth 1: CEOs must have outgoing charismatic personalities.

It’s a common misconception that CEOs should be larger-than-life personalities who can inspire a devoted following. It’s something many headhunters or boards frequently search for in a CEO. But it appears that charisma isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Introverts outperformed extroverts when meeting or exceeding expectations set by their boards. Introverts did somewhat better than extroverts when compared to other CEO types. While many businesses seek outwardly confident individuals, they might be making mistakes. Being likable and self-assured increases your chances of getting hired as a CEO.

Myth 2: CEOs must have prior industry expertise.

Boards often believe that a CEO needs to have experience in their sector when we can discover that it may be beneficial if they come from a different industry. Outside influencers can provide a company with a fresh perspective, new talents, or different concepts. They may apply them without preconceived notions that might exist.

Industry expertise may be learned; having various experiences and advanced soft skills such as managing personnel effectively and having good problem-solving abilities can go further than knowing sector specifics.

• What are your “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became CEO?” Please share a story or example for each.

Now that I have around 18 years of experience leading a company as a CEO, I self-learned a lot of things that I wish someone had told me before I became CEO. 

The most important one is that developing a business is a constant endeavor. If you are leading a small company, focusing on sales today without planning to develop your business into something big tomorrow is a recipe for failure.

Here comes the second lesson, always think long-term! Invest in strategy building, employee development, and business development. What you are doing today will reflect in your future.

Choose passion over skill. I do believe in skills and experience, but passion, eagerness, and willingness to learn is gold. Once I had to hire someone with no formal training or experience as an electrician. While he had an educational background, in my experience, that would work against her. Yet, she was so passionate and focused that it was hard not to hire her. We did; five years later, she is one of Canonsburg Electrical’s most prized resources.

Life-work balance isn’t a thing, so don’t try to make it something. See my “burnout” advice below.

People are the reason. I love that some of my employees have been with me since the company’s beginning. It means that they’re getting something important from Entelechy, which makes me proud. While most of our clients are huge, we’re not. Yet time after time, we’ll hear from a client who’s moved to another company and wants to bring us in. It means that we’re providing something valuable as a company, which makes me proud. Our company has positively impacted tens of thousands of managers who have positively impacted hundreds of thousands of employees, which makes me proud.

• You are a person of great influence. If you could inspire a movement that would bring the most amount of good for the greatest number of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger.

I have already started a movement to emphasize green energy someday, called ‘green energy – clean energy.’ The reason for this movement is focused on energy types that are generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, or water. This movement aims to educate people about energy resources that don’t harm the environment through factors such as releasing greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Green energy is inevitable for mother nature as it is a more environmentally-friendly alternative. 

• Can you please give us your favorite  “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life? 

My favorite life lesson quote is by Rosa Parks:

“I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.” 

This quote has been a ray of hope for me; between big life decisions, heartbreaks, tragedies, and even simple bad days when nothing seems to go right, it’s easy to get down on our outlook on life. That’s where these moving lines by Rosa Parks come in. 

•  Is there a person in the world or in the US with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why? 

I am a huge golf fan and would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with Golf Champion and Legend Tiger Woods.

Thank you for these fantastic insights. We greatly appreciate the time you spent on this. 

Webster, MA, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, John Canty Webster, the founder, and CEO of John Canty Finance Consulting Firm, has served the Colorado business community for the last two decades. Having a great command over financial matters, John is a professional, well-trained, dedicated business consultant. He has a deep insight into the 2022 Tax Policy and its impact on businesses in the US in general and Massachusetts in particular.

John works with enterprises that are either undergoing transformation or completing large-scale projects. He helps organizations with their tax-related matters and assists them in expanding their businesses. John helps businesses optimize their organizational structure, administrative processes, and governance and selects the appropriate technology tools and systems by offering expert advice and financial consultancy.

John Canty and his team have been deeply studying the impact of the newly rolled out 2022 Tax Policy. Since he has been offering credible tax consulting services to businesses across Massachusetts with various tax-related issues. He knows what it takes for a business to abide by the U.S. tax rules and regulations and how it will change with the new policy in place. John uses proven expertise and knowledge of the U.S. tax code to assist his clients to pay what they owe, nothing more nor less. This is why John Canty is the most eligible person to discuss the 2022 Tax Policy and its impact on businesses.

“I understand and appreciate that every business is unique and needs a tailored approach to tax planning and related services. I have a well-connected network of tax specialists and we have studied the 2022 Tax Policy and all possible ways and means to support our client’s business every step of the way while complying with the new rules. Using my knowledge and expertise in corporate tax, I will be highlighting the key points that are critical to businesses in the 2022 Tax Policy using this platform.” ~ John Canty Webster MA.

According to John Canty Webster, the ongoing legislative process has been critically affected by the engagement that is being carried out among the business community with policymakers to illustrate the potential negative effects of certain tax proposals on their employees, job creation, and investments in the United States. While the proposals pertaining to the increase in tax are currently under discussion in the Senate, this would still result in higher taxes being imposed on many individuals and businesses. He also shared his views on how the tax provisions in the House-passed bill would result in smaller tax increases than the tax provisions originally proposed by the Biden administration.

“The Democrats can utilize budget reconciliation procedures to advance tax legislation over the objections of Congressional Republicans. In order to do so, Democrats must secure the near-unanimous support of House Democrats and the unanimous support of all 50 Democratic Senators. The fate in the Senate of the House-passed “Build Back Better Act” (H.R. 5376) remains very much in question even after all these efforts.” ~ John Canty Webster

John Canty clarifies how the stakes continue to be high as companies seek to manage potential US and global tax policy changes. According to him, the key challenge for businesses in this environment is to identify strategic opportunities for growth and expansion. 2022 Tax Policy remained at the center of all the seminar discussions, and most speakers, including John Canty, believed that it could be a catalyst for delivering trust and driving strategic business outcomes in the coming years.

Martinez, CA, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, Stephanie Lomas is a serial entrepreneur who has started, grown, and sold several enterprises throughout her career. She began giving motivational talks to aspiring entrepreneurs in recent years to assist them in avoiding the same mistakes she had made along the journey.

She is also a creativity and productivity coach, consultant, and author. She helps individuals and organizations increase their creativity and productivity by teaching them how to break the bad habits holding them back. Stephanie has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more.

Stephanie thinks you should focus on doing what you’re good at and enjoy. You don’t need to try to achieve everything at once because someone else’s accomplishments or goals were set for you. Before beginning, one must decide on the growth rate and the operation’s size to establish reasonable expectations from the start.

Stephanie is a marketing professional who always goes the extra mile for her clients. Not only does she launch campaigns and write articles to promote their products, but she also uses her talent for storytelling to help customers picture themselves using the product or service in the most appealing way possible.

Stephanie naturally understands how people connect with businesses and what makes them devoted customers. Her clients appreciate her dedication, hard effort, and imagination in bringing their enterprises to life.

After her degree in electronics and communications, one of the leading technology companies allowed her to work with them. She’s been a part of the startup world for almost ten years now and has a lot of experience in different fields and technologies.

She has worked with some of the world’s best startups in the area of digital marketing, which eventually led her to start Success Steps. This allows her to give each product she works with 100% of her attention. Today, Success Steps is one of the most reputable B2B inbound marketing firms with expertise in eCommerce and retail.

Stephanie Lomas loves to read. She challenges herself to master new things. She evaluates, forms, and executes excellent ideas using her knowledge from many books over the years. She refuses to be intimidated — She believes not knowing everything is her power because if she knew everything, she wouldn’t be able to create anything spectacular.

When she is presented with a new assignment, the first thing she does is check her library for any relevant information and then talk to someone who might have some helpful knowledge on the project.

She would like to thank the excellent people she has worked with over the years. They enjoy brainstorming with her and executing off-the-wall ideas. This group of highly productive creators is kind with their time. They, too, desire to learn. She ensures they have a lot of fun working on something different.

To her, the global trend of digitization is nothing short of thrilling. DVRs, computers, Kindles, Apple storage devices, portable hard drives, and various technologies are all created to store everything that we may convert to digital format. The desire to keep track of everything you have ever seen or heard suddenly becomes compelling. We convert and store objects we will never listen to or view but feel compelled to own.

However, in the long term, it is incredible. Consider if you could watch your great-grandfather converse with your granddad when he was 21. The potential to rapidly and cost-effectively distribute information across the world is enormous. She’s enthusiastic about being able to get any knowledge she wants whenever she wants it because she works in the digital marketing sector. Because she works in this field, the implications of digitization on advertising are fascinating to her.

She can focus on one thing at a time and then move on to nothing else until it is done in the greatest possible way. She understands that many entrepreneurs spend a lot of time ensuring their product is perfect before moving on. However, she prefers to work quickly and release her products as soon as they are semi-enjoyable. She can continue to work on them and improve along the way.

Over the years, one of Success Steps’ most standout qualities has been its ability to get new products and services to market quickly. In year one of Success Steps, she lost a lot of money because she didn’t charge enough for her service. The most frequent blunder made by a novice is to compete on price. In Stephanie’s view, they frequently pursue the scale economy, which is a poor strategy.

She constantly interacts with clients and makes sales calls to create long-term connections. Constantly monitor what your target market is asking for; if you don’t, you’ll lose focus on what makes your marketing agency unique. When you help your clients without expecting anything in return, they are more likely to help you in the future. This could manifest in new business opportunities, referrals, or economic value.

Recently, she started a podcast to help her business grow. Through the podcast, she has increased brand awareness and established herself as an experienced marketer. As a result, she continues to help spread the word about her company. Her goal when doing podcasts is always to benefit the listener by sharing wisdom learned from her experiences.

Stephanie began Success Steps believing that her aggressiveness and some excellent ideas for a business were the same things. She had no idea what she was doing. She was conceited,

losing some innovative concepts due to inexperience. Then she found a mentor who worked with her ideas and understood all the things she didn’t initially recognize.

In the last few years, she has worked with many clients, from startups to a handful of Fortune 100 enterprises. The key to success that hardly anybody mentions are being NICE. You can have high standards and still be a kind person. Never be rude or abusive- People will only want to work with someone if they are nice.

She resides in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and two children. She enjoys cycling with her family and gardening in her free time. She also loves Bar-B-Ques on the lakeside.

New York, US, 5th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, With over twenty years of experience in the behavioral healthcare industry, Mohamed Selim is a highly respected professional. Before moving into senior-level administration and business development, he served as a therapist and program director.

Mohamed Selim is the Founder and CEO of MSC² (Mohamed Selim Coaching & Consulting), a prominent life coaching and multi-specialty counseling center that aims to fulfill the needs of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of behavioral health issues, including mental illness, addiction, and trauma.

Selim is committed to assisting patients in navigating the highly complex treatment system in a way that results in positive outcomes and allows them to heal quickly.

Mohamed Selim’s parents moved from Lebanon to New York in the early 1980s and settled there. Selim obtained his BSW degree from the NYS University at Albany and later pursued his master’s degree in Social Work at the same institution. Selim earned his Master’s degree in Recovery & Grief Counseling, Advanced Clinical Interventionist Certification, and various other certifications and education. He became a Graduate Certified Life Coach, Recovery Coach-Advanced Level, Reiki Master Teacher, NYS OASAS Advanced Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, and Master, among others, through his tenacious devotion to the field.

According to Selim, a leader must listen and nod, but MSC²’s methodology is based on strength. Selim works to develop his clients’ coping skills by drawing from his vast skill set. He helps his customers not just survive but also flourish in their daily lives. His care is highly individualized and comprehensive, considering each client’s mental health alongside their spiritual, physical, and relationship wellness for the best results.

Mohamed Selim aims to work with the families of each patient to help them better navigate the behavioral health care system. He also connects his patients with the appropriate amount of treatment based on their unique diagnosed requirements. Selim works to maintain collaborative relationships with other providers to give his clients the best possible healthcare experience. He believes that it is important to educate, guide, and be an advocate for his clients as they work toward wellness and recovery.

Mohamed Selim is a Scrabble player and a good philanthropist who enjoys gardening, spending time with his family, and studying new findings in cognitive psychology.

The Threats to Workers’ Mental Health and Privacy Posed By Teleworking 

Mohamed Selim, the founder of MSC², is a renowned behavioral healthcare professional having more than twenty years of experience. He addressed the mental health and privacy issues caused by teleworking post-pandemic. He urged the government to take preventive measures against technostress to tackle workers’ mental health issues stemming from over-connection. 

Mohamed Selim recognizes the benefits of working from home, which include autonomy and increased flexibility but at the same time warns of the significant mental health risks. During his recent talk, Mohamed Selim talked about the health concerns arising from over-connection that is not only smearing the lines between private life and work life but also imposing an increased risk of higher technostress – the stress caused by increased work intensity.

“Due to work-from-home, the stress linked to work-related technology use has increased manifold, and it is posing a serious threat to workers’ mental health, ” said Mohamed Selim, the holistic health specialist and life coach. “In addition to health issues, teleworking has given rise to serious privacy issues that also need to be addressed for the better mental health of the workforce.”

According to Mohamed Selim, the technology-enabled control and surveillance through software and AI tools companies use to monitor their workers’ progress remotely and performance in real time threaten the worker’s right to privacy. “A large number of companies are violating their workers’ personal space causing them additional stress and mental health issues,” explained Mohamed Selim. “We also need to look into the impact of the shift to teleworking on the mental health of those at risk of digital exclusion.”

The founder of MSC² urged the authorities to focus on the digital divide in the USA to ensure that all workers have a sufficient level of digital skills. To do so, the government has to draft a thorough mental health strategy and a national action plan addressing all these concerns. Mohamed Selim also requested the government regulate digital work to protect mental health, cooperate with employers and workers’ representatives, and ensure all workers have the “effective right to disconnect”.

The mental health of every individual is at the core of every workplace culture. All the stakeholders should work together to cope with mental health problems so that early intervention and early re-integration of our workers into the labor market are possible. 

Sonoma, California, 4th January 2023, ZEXPRWIRE, In a recent discussion, Jeremiah Kitavi, a Sociology major from Sonoma State University, shared his insights on steps people can take to improve their mental, physical and spiritual health. 

Health is described as a state of general well-being spiritually, physically, and emotionally. In today’s world, people battle many illnesses, from chronic to infectious diseases and various mental health conditions. According to statistics, one in every five adults’ lives with a mental illness which is a staggering 53 million people in the US alone. Globally, these numbers are much higher. Both psychological and physical conditions have worsened by the Covid 19 pandemic and its after-effects like the economic downturn, physical symptoms, and loss of lives. 

Kitavi noted that connecting with others is one of the most crucial ways to improve mental, physical, and emotional wellness. He pointed out that a growing body of research suggests that social connections are essential for mental, physical, and spiritual health. Social relationships are associated with a 50% reduced risk of early death, and people with fulfilling social lives are more likely to live longer and have healthier lifestyles. And it’s not just our physical health that benefits from social connection – studies have also shown that social interaction can help to improve mental well-being, ward off depression and reduce stress levels. In addition, connecting with others can also be spiritually enriching, allowing us to feel more connected to the world around us. 

He added that physical activity is also a great way to improve physical and mental health. Exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects. It can also help to reduce stress and anxiety. In addition, being physically active can also improve your physical health. It helps to strengthen your muscles and bones and can improve your cardiovascular health. Lastly, being physically active can also improve your spiritual health as it can help you connect with nature and be a form of self-care. 

Another option he touched on is volunteering, serving, and helping others can positively impact your mental, physical and spiritual health. According to Kitavi, when you give your time and energy to help someone else, it not only makes them feel better but also boosts your mood and sense of well-being. Studies have shown that volunteering can help to reduce stress levels, improve mental health and even lengthen your lifespan. Physical health benefits have also been linked to volunteering, as it can help to increase levels of physical activity and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Furthermore, by connecting with others and working towards a common goal, volunteering can promote spiritual growth. 

Kitavi also encouraged mindfulness as a way to improve overall health. Mindfulness is the practice of present-moment awareness. It is about being fully engaged in the here and now without judgment. Kitavi said, 

When mindful, you directly observe your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without reacting. This allows you to step back from your autopilot mode and become more aware of your thoughts and feelings. As a result, you can start to make better choices about how you want to respond to the world around you. Mindfulness has many benefits, including improved mental, physical, and spiritual health. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety, enhance sleep quality, increase self-awareness and compassion, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Moreover, mindfulness is a foundation for many other practices that can improve your overall well-being.

Kitavi also emphasized the need to spend time in nature. Most of us live primarily indoors, working in offices, going to school in buildings, and spending our leisure time indoors. While this is understandable in today’s busy world, it’s important to remember that spending time in nature is crucial for our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Studies have shown that exposure to nature can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality, and boost overall mood. Being in nature can also help to increase physical activity levels, leading to improved fitness and reduced risk of chronic illness. In addition, spending time in nature can help to connect us with something larger than ourselves, providing a sense of calm and perspective. 

Kitavi was born and raised in the Bay Area of California and maintained a busy lifestyle between his academic pursuits, his full-time job in the retail industry, and his role as a volunteer among youth.  Jeremiah believes exercise is key to conquering many of life’s problems, as it teaches discipline, spirituality, patience, and physical fitness. As a Sociology major, Kitavi intends to become an advocate for rehabilitation reform within the criminal justice system, focusing mainly on mental health assistance. He is passionate about reforms and has been involved in several speaking engagements at local high schools to discuss the subject and to guide youth to understand themselves better, and lastly to help reduce crime and make society stronger.