A blog dedicated to recovering from burnout through coping, resilience, and a growth mindset
Growing from Ashes
Olympic Comebacks
I’ve really enjoyed watching Simone Biles’s Olympic Comeback.
Sunset Break
Don’t let the beautiful moments pass you by.
A Baptism, a Funeral, & a Wedding
Meaningful events are worthwhile - just keep in mind the toll of the emotional labor as well.
Organizational Gardening
Potential for flourishing is increased when you treat an organization like you would a garden.
Strong Ones Need Support Too
One of the hardest paradoxes of leadership is the loneliness that it can create.
You Can’t Take It with You
There’s nothing quite like a funeral to make you ponder the meaning of life.
Pebbles of Connection
Seeking and sending social support can happen in small ways.
What does grief look like?
“Grief shows up differently for different people.”
Slow Productivity - A Review
I finished the book Slow Productivity and I have some thoughts…
Kindergarten Kindness - Is it Just for 5-Year-Olds?
Kindergarten graduation gave me a lesson in seeing and providing support to those that need it.
Maycember
Today is all about consistency over intensity.
Breathe In… Breathe Out…
5 Tips to manage your asthma AND your mental health
“Change is Loss”
Learning how to adjourn with grace is teaching me how to make change a little less scary.
When “and” thinking goes too far
7 Questions to reframe your options and consequences.
Nurturing the Soil
You have to take care of the soil if you want to see the benefit of any surface level strategies.
Mindful Photography
We were assigned to do some mindful photography this week. Here are my takeaways.
The Dangers of Daily Hassles
Daily hassles are the small obnoxious things that can add up. Daily hassles can be dangerous because we often don’t notice them till it’s too late, however, there are things we can do about them…
Finding Joy in the Rain
Dealing with unmet expectations can take an emotional toll. However, sometimes the unexpected is exactly what we need.
Can you have too much of a good thing?
Good things are a necessary part of stress management. However, constant exposure with no breaks- even when the things are good- can still lead to burnout…
Belay On!
Why a great therapist is like having a great rock-climbing partner.
“The key to lifelong learning is to see everyone you meet as a potential teacher…”
— Adam Grant