Learning Well-Being Skills

Building Healthy Habits: How Learning Personal Well-Being Skills Pays Off

by with No Comment Harvest

In today’s fast-moving world, stress and burnout have become part of daily life for many people. Between busy schedules, long work hours, and constant digital distractions, finding balance can feel impossible. Yet the truth is that balance begins with the basics — healthy habits that support your mind, body, and emotional well-being.

At Harvest, we believe personal wellness is the foundation of every kind of success. When you prioritize your health, your focus sharpens, your relationships grow stronger, and your confidence rises. Through our free online courses focused on mental health, physical wellness, and personal development, learners can take meaningful steps toward living a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

Our personal growth platform makes it simple for anyone to start small, build consistency, and achieve long-term success. Whether your goal is to reduce stress, gain energy, or rediscover motivation, Harvest provides the structure, guidance, and encouragement to help you stay on track.

1. Why Healthy Habits Matter More Than Ever

Healthy habits are the quiet engines behind personal and professional growth. They are the everyday actions that create lasting transformation. Research shows that routines like stretching, mindful breathing, journaling, and quality sleep not only improve physical health but also boost emotional stability and resilience.

Unfortunately, too many people see healthy living as something to fit in “when there’s time.” At Harvest, we believe it should be the opposite — wellness should be at the center of everything you do. That’s why our Health & Wellness and Purposeful Living programs combine expert knowledge with practical application.

From Dr. Scott Keller’s Postural Syndromes and Chronic Pain course, which teaches how to release tension and strengthen posture, to Jenny Schatzle’s Wellness and Confidence lessons focused on self-worth and balance, each course is built around science-based strategies that work in real life. These are not short-term fixes; they are skills that reshape the way you live.

When you practice positive habits daily, they become automatic — helping you move through life with more ease, intention, and peace.

2. Learning to Prioritize Your Mind and Body

Taking care of yourself is one of the most important forms of growth. It is also one of the hardest to maintain. Many people are so used to taking care of others that they forget their own needs. Harvest helps you change that mindset through education that’s easy to access and free to use.

Our Health & Wellness curriculum provides courses that connect the dots between physical and emotional health. You will find lessons on Metabolic Health, Oral Health, and mindfulness practices that help improve your daily routines. Each topic is designed to help you build awareness, create better habits, and manage stress before it turns into burnout.

At the same time, our Purposeful Living series, including Make Your Mark, Vol. 1 & 2, teaches you how to clarify your values, set priorities, and design habits that align with your goals. When you take time to understand what truly motivates you, it becomes easier to build systems that support your success.

You do not have to change everything overnight. Even ten minutes of reflection or movement a day can lead to long-term transformation.

3. From Learning to Living: Applying Growth Daily

Knowledge becomes powerful only when you apply it. That is why the Harvest platform is built for practical learning. Each course combines professional insight with hands-on strategies so you can start practicing what you learn right away.

Our instructors, including Shuvra Deb, Isaiah Marshall, and Chauncey Julius, teach courses on confidence, time management, and resilience. These experts provide relatable lessons that help you navigate real-world challenges — like handling workplace pressure, building better communication, or setting boundaries at home.

Consistency is the secret to lasting growth. When you take one lesson at a time and apply it every day, you start to see measurable change. You might feel calmer, more organized, or more focused at work. These improvements may seem small at first, but over time, they compound into a lifestyle built on balance and self-awareness.

4. Healthy Habits That Support Career Growth

Healthy habits extend far beyond personal wellness — they are essential to professional success too. When you feel your best, you perform your best. Good posture helps prevent fatigue, mindfulness improves focus, and confidence allows you to lead with clarity.

Employers today value emotional intelligence, communication, and reliability. Each of these qualities grows naturally when you prioritize personal well-being. That is why Harvest integrates both health and career-focused courses into one platform. You can strengthen your wellness while also developing job-readiness, leadership, and communication skills.

Our mission is to help you build a life that feels whole. You should not have to choose between success and well-being — you deserve both.

Start Growing with Harvest

If you are ready to start your growth journey, Harvest is here to guide you every step of the way. Our free online courses give you the tools to create lasting change in your physical, emotional, and professional life. Every lesson is built to be accessible, engaging, and empowering.

Learning how to care for yourself is the first step toward a stronger, more fulfilled future. And at Harvest, you are never alone in that process.

Ready to turn what you have learned into lasting change? At Harvest, we are here to help you build the healthy habits that fuel confidence, resilience, and success in every area of life. Whether you are starting small with daily mindfulness or diving into one of our expert-led wellness courses, every step you take brings you closer to a stronger, more balanced you. Explore our Health & Wellness and Purposeful Living programs today and start transforming your growth into action, because your well-being is not just part of the journey, it is the journey.

Harvest Learning and Personal Growth

How Harvest “Learn” Platform Works: Your Personal Growth

by with No Comment Harvest

In today’s fast-changing world, access to education can feel limited. Many people want to grow but are held back by cost, time, or lack of opportunity. Harvest was built to change that. Our free online learning platform, called Learn, gives everyone the chance to build real-world skills, grow personally and professionally, and take control of their future.

At Harvest, we believe that learning should be available to everyone. The Learn platform is designed to help you gain confidence, develop new abilities, and create a path toward success. Whether your goals involve career growth, financial independence, emotional wellness, or better communication, the platform connects you with lessons that make improvement simple and achievable.

1. 100% Free and Accessible to Everyone

One of the biggest barriers to personal growth is cost. Most online learning platforms require subscriptions or limit access to content behind paywalls. Harvest takes a different approach. Every single course on the Learn platform is completely free to use. You will never encounter hidden fees, sign-up costs, or monthly charges.

All you need to do is create a free account, select your first topic, and start learning right away. It takes only minutes to begin. The courses are available to anyone, whether you are a college student, a parent returning to the workforce, or someone rebuilding after a major life change.

The Harvest personal growth platform is designed for accessibility. You can watch videos on your phone, tablet, or computer at any time that fits your schedule. You can study during a lunch break, in the evening, or whenever inspiration strikes. With Harvest, learning adapts to your lifestyle instead of demanding you adapt to it.

2. Learn Through Engaging, Real-World Video Lessons

The Learn platform makes education enjoyable and practical. Every course is taught by real experts who know how to connect with their audience. You will find instructors from many different backgrounds, including doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, and motivational speakers.

Lessons are video-based, short, and easy to understand. Each one includes actionable steps that can be applied immediately. After every lesson, you can take a short quiz to reinforce what you learned and track your progress. This makes it easier to remember key concepts and measure your improvement over time.

Our library includes courses in employment readiness, leadership and communication, financial literacy, nutrition, mental health, and trauma-informed care. Every topic is focused on giving you practical knowledge you can use to improve your daily life. When learning feels relevant, you are more likely to stay motivated and reach your goals.

3. Explore Dozens of Life-Changing Topics

Whatever stage of life you are in, there is a course designed for you. The Learn platform covers a wide variety of topics so you can choose the ones that match your goals.

Some of the most popular categories include:

  • Employment Readiness: Prepare for interviews, learn professional communication, and gain confidence in the workplace.
  • Financial Wellness and Empowerment: Understand budgeting, saving, and debt management to take control of your financial future.
  • GED and College Preparation: Strengthen your academic skills and build confidence in your educational journey.
  • Healthy Relationships: Improve communication, develop emotional awareness, and create stronger personal connections.
  • Mental Health and Wellness: Learn practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and self-care.
  • Public Benefits (SNAP, EBT, Medicaid): Understand available programs and how to apply for assistance.
  • Recovery and Support Programs: Learn how to overcome addiction, maintain sobriety, and build a healthier life.
  • Veterans Programs: Discover resources designed to help veterans successfully transition to civilian careers.

Harvest also offers specialty tracks like Justice-Involved Programs, Juvenile Programs, and College Pathways, which support learners from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Every course is created to inspire, educate, and empower.

4. Track Your Progress and Celebrate Your Success

Growth feels even more rewarding when you can see your progress. The Learn platform makes it easy to track your journey. Each completed lesson, quiz, and course contributes to your learning history, allowing you to visualize how much you have accomplished.

As you complete courses, you will earn Harvest certificates that recognize your achievements. These certificates serve as proof of your effort and can help you demonstrate your commitment to learning when applying for jobs, internships, or promotions. They are a reminder that progress is built through consistent effort and that every lesson moves you forward.

Seeing tangible results helps keep motivation high. Every milestone you reach is a step closer to your personal and professional goals.

5. Learn on Your Time, Grow at Your Own Pace

Traditional education often requires strict schedules and deadlines that can feel overwhelming. Harvest understands that everyone’s life looks different. That is why the Learn platform is completely self-paced.

You can take as much time as you need to complete each course. There are no deadlines or time limits. Whether you study early in the morning, late at night, or only on weekends, you have full control of your learning experience. You can pause lessons, review topics, and return whenever you are ready.

This flexibility ensures that learning fits naturally into your routine. For many people, this makes growth more achievable and sustainable. Harvest believes that education should support your life, not interrupt it.

Know Why Harvest Is Different

What makes Harvest stand out from other platforms is our holistic approach to growth. We do not just provide educational videos; we offer a complete ecosystem that connects learning with real-world opportunity.

Alongside free online courses, you can access career development resources, housing support, and community partnerships that help you apply what you learn. This approach transforms learning into lasting impact.

Harvest is built on the belief that knowledge creates change. By partnering with experts, thought leaders, and organizations across industries, we ensure that every course is relevant and meaningful. Whether you are focused on career advancement, wellness, or financial stability, Harvest helps you turn information into action.

Start Learning with Harvest Today

Education has the power to open doors, create opportunity, and change lives. At Harvest, we are proud to make that power available to everyone.

If you are ready to take charge of your growth, explore the Learn platform today. Start with a topic that excites you, watch your first lesson, and see how quickly small steps can lead to big results. With every course you complete, you are investing in yourself and your future. Visit the Harvest Learn platform today and start your first free course in wellness, leadership, or career development. Because when you choose to learn, you choose to grow — and at Harvest, we give you everything you need to succeed.

Harvest Attends the RISE 25 Conference

Harvest Attends the RISE 25 Conference

by Harvest

Since 1995, All Rise, formerly the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, has convened the only national conference for treatment court professionals. Our numbers have grown to include a wide array of public health and public safety leaders working to expand treatment for people impacted by substance use and mental health disorders who become involved in the justice system.

What remains constant is the unparalleled education, networking, and fellowship enjoyed by every attendee.

Harvest was honored to attend this landmark event and join to march forward the mission of ensuring every individual in the justice system has access to evidence-based treatment and recovery.

Dr. Scott Keller

Dr. Scott Keller & Harvest+

by Harvest

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Scott Keller, one of our first thought leaders, has just posted his first video on Harvest+! 
Dr. Keller’s insights are exactly the kind of content Harvest+ was built to spotlight, practical, thoughtful, and genuinely valuable.

So what is Harvest+?
It’s a new kind of platform, one that’s designed to elevate positive, value-adding content.
No drama. No outrage cycles. No mindless scrolling.
Just real ideas, helpful insights, and content that leaves you better than it found you.

And here’s the twist:
The more you watch, the more you earn.
Harvest+ rewards viewers with coupons and discounts for everyday items, because better content should actually be worth something.

We’re currently soft-launching on desktop so early contributors can start uploading.
The app version will be available soon, and early creators will get extra exposure when we go fully live.
Want to be part of it? Register your influencer account on Harvest+ at https://lnk.ua/lsH4Du7YH

Leadership Visits Harvest Headquarters

Convoy of Hope Leadership Visits Harvest Headquarters

by Harvest

When Harvest visited the Convoy of Hope headquarters in Springfield, MO back in March, the measure of growth and impact could not be compared.

Convoy of Hope feeds over 640,000 children a day, with the goal to be over 1,000,000 a day in few short years. Their disaster relief efforts exceed over 800 repsonses a day. The magnitude of growth that Convoy of Hope has experienced within the last decade has positioned them to be one of the largest not-for-profit organizations in the world. Harvest was honored to have them visit our offices, opening up dialogue on how we can collaborate in some capacity.  The mutual message is clear with the same vision. It is time to gather together and truly be used to change the world!

Convoy of Hope | Nonprofit | Humanitarian Organization

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NCIC

by Harvest

NCIC Inmate Communications and Harvest Merge Technology Platforms to Provide Premium Educational Content for Incarcerated Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(Springfield, Mo. – May 13, 2025)

As NCIC continues to grow its correctional services ecosystem, serving over 850 correctional facilities, and over 1 million individuals, between inmates and their friends and family, across the globe each year, the partnership with Harvest will incorporate diverse learning tools for both inmates and their families, pre and post release, supporting them indefinitely, as they enter back into society.

“Working with NCIC was a no brainer. With their reach of over 850 criminal justice facilities, our strategic partnership will help create life changing skills and education, as well as offer true post release support. With NCIC being one of the largest tablet companies in the country, we are very excited to see where this could go and how many people we can help along the way.” says Shaun Bertrand, Chief Experience Officer with Harvest.

Harvest exclusive, all-in-one re-entry program also provides job placement, housing, mental health services, peer support, mentorships, continued educational content with life skills, financial literacy, employment readiness, confidence, leadership, government assistance and resources under one platform that will also be rewarded and incentivized.

About NCIC:

NCIC was established in 1995, and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of correctional communications services in the U.S. Between the plethora of communications services offered to inmates (and their friends and families) as well as workforce multipliers offered to facility staff, NCIC places a focus on keeping families connected, while making it easy for law enforcement agencies to keep their facilities and communities safe.

Amidst the Federal Communications Commission activity in the inmate communications industry, NCIC’s foundation is increasingly realized, both from the regulatory and prison administration point of view. The features offered on NCIC’s platforms were built by the customers real needs. NCIC understands the constraints correctional agencies are faced with, so the goal is to give the right tools to maximize staff time, while increasing the security of the inmate communications systems. NCIC always provides the right tools for the right need, helping people work smarter and not harder

NCIC’s goal is to ensure a stable, worry-free inmate communications ecosystem and a great relationship with facility staff. As a byproduct satisfaction with a family-friendly system, NCIC anticipates a long-term relationship with all jails.

“By utilizing our cutting-edge inmate tablets to provide access to no-cost education and entertainment options, as well as providing access to reliable, cost-effective communications options, NCIC is using our unique position in the industry to provide incarcerated people with the best chance possible to prepare themselves for release. This is important to help reduce recidivism and keep communities we operate in moving in the right direction.” says Alex Pope, Schoolhouse Director at NCIC Correctional Services.

About Harvest:

Harvest is the premier, positive lifestyle/online community for growth and personal development, empowering individuals to achieve brighter futures. Through innovative technology, engaging educational content and a supportive user base, we provide tools and resources that inspire meaningful change.

Through our life-changing videos, we drive engagement by offering incentivized learning that transforms achievements into real rewards. Whether you’re exploring housing options, preparing for a new job, or seeking personal growth opportunities, Harvest is your trusted partner every step of the way.

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Elevate Branson Expands Tiny Home Community for Those in Need of Housing

Elevate Branson Expands Tiny Home Community for Those in Need of Housing

by Harvest

Harvest Visits Elevate Branson Site 

With the expansion of Elevate Bransons tiny home community, the greatness that this organization continues to contribute to their community has recieved national attention.

Harvest took a trip to the Branson headquarters to meet with the founders, Bryan and Amy Stallings. The growth of this non-profit organization has expanded from not only feeding the hungry, but has evolved into helping people get jobs, housing, transportation, education, and most importantly, attending to the needs of families with children. Poverty in America is not talked about enough. Educating those that have not experienced true poverty is something that Elevate Branson hopes to spread awareness about, while simutainously contributing to help find soutions to the problem.  

Elevate Branson | Empowering Neighbors To Reach Their Full Potential