7 Ways to Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout
On a long drive, I was listening to Unlocking Us with Brene Brown and this episode featured sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Nagoski and Nagoski shared a way to understand stress and burnout that I had...
The Root of All Pleasures
Imagine a man stranded on an island that had his memory erased. He’s only able to rely on his instincts to survive. His throat starts to feel parched. He instinctively seeks out a way to quench his thirst. He starts with whatever moisture he can find and does not take...
How to Practice Self-Compassion
What is Self-Compassion? Prepare before your journey.Most people I know hold themselves to a higher standard than they hold others. This is pretty normal. After all, you know yourself better than anyone else possibly could. You know all of the ways in which you are...
Suicide Prevention Month: Empathy and Support in Moments of Crisis?
In the time it will take you to read this article (about 12 minutes), 1 person will have died by suicide (Center for Disease Control Prevention). Notice I did not say “committed” suicide. If you think about it, what other acts do we often say one “committed”? A crime?...
Unmask the Truth Behind Happiness
The opposite of pain is ___________? If you think the answer is pleasure, think again. Take a careful look at some of the greatest pleasures in your life. You will likely find that there is some effort, difficulty, or pain associated with it. Anyone with children...
Avoiding Burnout from Video Conferencing
I recall the first time I experienced this phenomenon. After a three-hour graduate course online—without any brain breaks facilitated by the professor, mind you—I logged off and continued to stare in the direction of my laptop. I had to blink several times to restore...
Let’s Take This Pain And Discover the Meaning That Justifies It
Please watch this before you read my article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvxYoATF2E Folks - I’m going to try very hard to stay in my swim lane on this one. But there is just so much to say. People have written, are writing, and will write books about these...
4 Myths Related to Self-Care and Why Stress Reduction is Essential for Survival
It Might Sound Dramatic: Self-Care Is Essential for Survival But it is true. Self-care is connected to both physical, mental, and emotional wellness. And stress is one lifestyle factor that can wreak havoc on them all. While there are countless tools and resources...
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