Mindfulness and Gratitude in Times of Change
Kindness, gratitude and mindfulness can help us be gentle to ourselves and thankful to others, so take the time to practice both.
Miscellaneous
Proud of My Identity
I am a first generation Indian American, and this is my journey of embracing my culture and heritage through many trials and experiences.
To Asian American Public Servants: How Are You Doing?
This post isn’t so much a call to do better or be better, but a question I’ve been wanting to ask the community since the beginning of COVID-19.
Let’s Talk About Family Caregiving
We can only hope that a national conversation about caregiving will bring more awareness to the stress that drains us mentally, physically and financially.
7 Ways to Recharge When You Need a Break
You’ve probably found yourself drained at some point throughout the day and in need of a break. Here are practical ways to recharge away from your screen.
5 Easy Ways to Foster a Sustainable Workplace
Sustainability is usually discussed as a personal choice. How about bringing it to the workplace? How can you promote a sustainable workplace environment?
5 Local Gov Tips for Maximizing Parks and Green Spaces
Urban green spaces can serve so many purposes for so many people as long as they’re amenity-rich, accessible and visible.
Urban Planning and COVID-19: Lessons From the Coronavirus Pandemic
Since COVID-19 emerged, highly urbanized areas felt the most concentrated effects of the deadly virus. How will this pandemic impact urban planning and design?
6 Months Later: Telework Largely a Plus, GovLoop Survey Finds
By the count of a recent GovLoop survey, public service has held up pretty well six months later considering the unscripted, tumultuous changes of COVID-19.
Data’s Usefulness, And Lack of Availability, Tracking Police Use of Force
While local departments steward their own files, journalists and nonprofits maintain the most complete statistics on police use of force nationally.
