Self Improvement Classes in Washington, DC

Neuroscience reveals that our brains are not fixed, but rather constantly evolving and changing, and indeed, with concerted effort, we can grow new neural pathways. Social science research has discovered that those with a growth mindset view obstacles as opportunities to learn and those with a fixed mindset view challenges as barriers to avoid. ...

In the age of social media, people’s face-to-face social skills have atrophied. How do you start a conversation with a complete stranger? Everyone says you should network, but how exactly do you go about doing that? Executive Coach Hamilton Chan, who has met and connected with luminaries as varied as Mark Zuckerberg, Marissa Mayer and President...

Full Course Name: Flourish More: Science-Backed Ways to Find Happiness and Success It's no secret that we live in an increasingly busy and stressful world – and in the midst of what can feel like chaos, it's important that you take time in your day to attend to your own wellbeing. This workshop will introduce you to five simple and scientifically-backed...

Have you ever wondered what hoarding is? Do you know someone who you think hoards? Would you like to understand what they are thinking and how you can encourage them to improve? We will explore all of this and more in this dynamic and entertaining lecture. 

You've probably heard about living trusts. Maybe you've even heard that they can avoid probate, save taxes, prevent guardianships and live on long after you?re gone. But, how do you make them live in the first place? Knowing the answer to that question can mean the difference between the perfect estate and utter chaos. Presented for people who already...

Have you wondered,”From where did all this stuff magically appear?” Do you know how to get rid of it? Would you like to understand how this happens and how to prevent it from happening again? We will explore all this and more in this fun and entertaining lecture.

Tips, techniques and shortcuts for handling your many different roles with ease and confidence  Is there any job in your organization as difficult, stressful and frustrating as yours — managing the front desk? The rude visitors ... endless calls ... paperwork coming from every direction ... some days it’s enough to make you want to throw...

​What we'll do We will help parents learn the skills needed to help adolescents and teens with ADHD symptoms gain strategies needed for success! Learn how educators and professionals help adolescents become self aware and empowered. What to bring Notebook and pen Important to know Research suggests that mindful meditation can train the ADHD brain...

Lucid Body is a psycho-physical acting technique that explores the energetics of the body in order to decrease habits and increase versatility. Learn the Lucid Body fundamentals for diagnosing physical and emotional patterns, as well as exploring its signature tools for character development. Not an actor? Even better! Experience Lucid Body as a way...

As writers, we live and move and have our being in a world of words. The bricks and mortar from which we build are the phrases, sentences, sounds, and tropes of our own texts which, in turn, echo those of others. In fact, we are rooted in and formed by the work other authors, whether we know it or not. Our reading makes us who we are as writers. In...

The country is profoundly polarized right now. Congress is paralyzed; people are fighting in the streets and on campuses; racial tension surrounds us; the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. As citizens, we have an obligation to do what we can to deal with all these problems. As yogis, we have a responsibility to uplift ourselves and the world...

Some wills just won’t do their jobs. And is it any wonder? Shoved into drawers and locked up in banks, the pitiful will is all but forgotten, and yet, it is somehow expected to deal with nonexistent financial records, uninformed children, out-of-state property and ever-changing tax laws. Presented for the benefit of people with wills and people without...