Arianna Merritt, MEd | Health Educator & Digital Creator

Dave Wilkin's Self-Discovery Lessons on how conversations over coffee have changed his life

After watching Dave Wilkin’s TedTalk, I reached out and invited Dave to be part of my #FuelPersistence interview series. Dave is the Founder of TenThousandCoffees.com- the world’s first movement democratizing opportunity by connecting industry leaders with the next generation, over coffee. Being a Millennial myself, I really resonated with his message; mentorship and authentic conversations over coffee have influenced my personal and professional growth as well. Fitting that today, Sept. 29th, is National Coffee Day.

Interviews2Arianna MerrittSeptember 29, 2014Beach, Coffee, dave wilkin, Expertise, Mentorship, millenials, record worthy practice, self-talk, ten thousand coffees Comments

How I Turned My Thoughts Into Action by Starting a Blog

Many of you have asked me recently how The Self-Discovery Retreat was created. Let me share with you how opening up, standing tall, and speaking from the heart led me to where I am today.

Arianna MerrittJanuary 13, 2014assertiveness, blogging, Bullying, Coffee, connection, Expression, Hawaii, interview, journaling, random thoughts, self-worth, speak from the heart, stand tall, Writing Comments

Are You Addicted To Sugar?

Are you addicted to sugar but don’t even realize it? I was, until a month ago.

For years, people had mentioned that sugar caused me to get excited. But I didn’t think I was addicted to sugar; I thought I was mindful about what I was consuming. However during a recent conversation with a friend, I became enlightened. The information led me to dig deeper and learn more about my sugar consumption.

Arianna MerrittNovember 25, 2013American Heart Association, Coffee, Drink, Food and Related Products, Health, healthy living, mindful eating, Sugar Comments

10 Things I Love About Fall

Happy First Day of Fall!

What are your favourite things about this time of year? Recently, the weather was so warm that it felt like summer was still here. However, waking up this past Sunday morning, I looked out my window and saw that fall had finally arrived.

Swathes of leaves in the trees had changed colour: magnificent reds, yellows and oranges; the road was covered with the dull gold of crushed leaves. These sights made me excited! This change in season brings about many things I can look forward to and appreciate during the following months of autumn.