Arik Housley

Life has a way of pulling the rug out from under us when we least expect it. One day everything feels steady, and the next, you’re wondering how you’ll make it through the week. Whether it’s job uncertainty, health concerns, relationship struggles, or unexpected loss, those unsteady moments are part of being human. Here’s what … Read more

When loss strikes your workplace, how you respond matters more than you might realize. After years of speaking about grief and resilience, I’ve seen countless organizations struggle with supporting grieving employees: not because they don’t care, yet because they don’t know how to care with empathy. The truth is, most workplace grief support fails not … Read more

There’s something hopeful about a new year? Even when the past year left us bruised or weary, January 1st whispers that fresh starts are possible. Yet for many of us, the idea of “new year, new me” feels overwhelming: especially if we’re still carrying the weight of loss, trauma, or simply the accumulated stress of … Read more

I used to think being present meant some grand spiritual awakening. Turns out, it’s way simpler than that. It’s noticing the steam rising from your morning coffee. It’s feeling the warmth of sunlight through your window. It’s that moment when your coworker actually listens: really listens: to what you’re saying. Here’s the thing about present-moment … Read more

When Dr. Lucy Hone lost her 12-year-old daughter Abi in a car accident, she faced a choice that would define her path forward. As a resilience researcher, she could have let grief consume her: yet she chose to apply everything she knew about bouncing back from trauma to her own devastating loss. What emerged was … Read more