Remembering the Human Side

Service employees in the Covid era practice a modeling move coined by Tyra Banks to show customers a happy face.

Man makes see through masks to help the deaf and hard of hearing.

There are many things that have proven to make you happier. Take some time out of your day, assess your wellbeing, and make time to bring happiness to your life!

While happiness is a state of mind, it is also a practice we can bring to our everyday lives. Finding time to focus on gratitude, things that bring us joy, and our loved ones can instill happiness in our lives.

This celebration of emancipation has been celebrated for 155 years in the United States, but this year the awareness of the holiday seem to be at an all time high, and rightfully so. As a country we must continue to learn and grow. I encourage everyone to observe this holiday with a desire to educate ourselves on what today’s Black Lives Matter movement means for the future of our country.

Today marks the annual celebration of Juneteenth a holiday that commemorates the day in 1855 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX were freed.

One of the effects of social distancing and working from home is that we are left, much more than usual, with ourselves. Which can lead to some loss of our sense of self. Do we even know who we are without all the external recognition? No fancy clothes and cars to…

This coronavirus has challenged all of us. It has taught us that life can change in ways we aren’t prepared for. It has taught us that we are all connected. And it has taught us to have more compassion.

This LinkedIn article features as its artwork, a piece by our dear friend and On Cue artist-in-residence, Shantell Martin who had to explain to Microsoft and its ad agency McCain how their request for her collaboration represents so many of the embedded systemic and unconscious biases we still have in the way we work.

After last week’s positive response to our CEO and Founder letter, I revisited the thoughts and published A Pause and A Breath for Humanity on my LinkedIn page.

One example of that human moment is bus drivers taking time to offer their congratulations to the Class of 2020.

Ever since its inception, Humans of New York has reminded us to look at our human side, especially during these trying times.

We have also seen stars like The Office’s John Krasinski, host a virtual wedding for super fans on his positive YouTube show, Some Good News.

Sometimes it is the simplest things that allow us to cultivate a sense of calm from focusing on our breathing, listening to your favorite song or this comforting playlist can reduce stress and anxiety.

Broadway and Tony-award-winning star – Brian Stokes Mitchell – who was diagnosed with COVID in late March has been serenading the “Impossible Dream” as a tribute to health workers each night.

For years, Chef José Andrés and his charity have been praised for feeding the world’s most vulnerable people—and now, he is turning his own 5-star restaurants into food kitchens for families who may be having trouble making ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreaks.

The staff of a hospital in Spain wanted to thank a taxi driver who has been giving patients free rides, so they lured him to a heartwarming surprise by telling him a patient needed a ride home. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has your Morning Boost.

Finally, find a moment to laugh and check this dancing segment on The Ellen Show

I finally had the chance to re-watch it and perhaps represents less self-care than increasing our self-awareness. Gates was prescient in assessing the risk of a global contagion.

Daily videos to help push yourself and connect with your body.

We hope our playlist of theme songs brings you all as much joy as it has brought our Cue Ball family!

That is sing Happy Birthday twice while you are washing your hands every hour on the hour. Make it a habit and it’s the best thing to keep you and others safe!