Do you ever feel like one of those people who just kind of sucks at resting? Your body and your mind tend to be in constant motion and the idea of sleeping in or lounging around for the day immediately makes you feel lazy or guilty? Particularly when you are suffering from burnout and overwhelm, …
This January I committed to a 30 day yoga journey. Before I was ready to set new intentions and goals for 2022, I was called to reconnect and re-commit to a practice that has been such an integral part of my healing journey. The Yoga with Adriene theme for class yesterday, Day 25, was Release… …
At this point it is no secret that gratitude has been fully adopted by the wellness world as a strategy for reducing stress, cultivating joy, and helping to improve relationships. Practices of gratitude also commonly make lists aimed at reducing burnout and improving workplace satisfaction. Common suggestions include things like gratitude journals, listing things you …
If time is the number one barrier that gets in the way of your own self care, you are not alone! It is by far the number one struggle that I hear from busy, working parents and providers all the time. Running all day long, both at work and at home, leaves little time to …
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As humans our brains are wired to consider the “What If’s”… My experience is that as a healthcare worker and a parent, this natural inclination to consider the “What If’s” has increased exponentially! Initially designed to keep us safe from predators, this inherent tendency to constantly consider the worst case scenario can be utterly exhausting. …
Are you ever left wondering how to take back control of your calendar? Particularly around this time of year, it seems easier than ever to get sucked into an overextended schedule. Your work demands haven’t changed, but suddenly the pace of life outside the office seems to have increased to double time. The start of …
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Welcome back to part two of this series on communication to create change! Last week we dove into some common pitfalls that many of us fall into when trying to say our piece. Whether it’s becoming overly emotional or not being super clear on what the issue actually is, we have all had the experience …
Do you ever feel like you’ve said your piece a thousand times, only to feel like no one has heard you? You’ve tried to create change within your organization but it always seems to fall on deaf ears. It’s almost like you’re invisible. Or even worse. You’re made to feel like being overwhelmed or unsatisfied …
Mental healthcare is part of my wellness plan because many years ago now I found myself in a situation that I had never envisioned being in. I had just completely lost my s**t at work and was being sent home for the day by my boss. Can you imagine? In the middle of the day …
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The weight of the past year has really hit me this week. The gravity of all that myself, my family and the world has been through feels like it has been coursing through my veins, coming back to haunt me in waves that at times feel like they could wash me away. I can’t help …