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Broken Open
My 2-word summary of 2024 is “broken open.” 2024 has taught me how to truly be open to growing through any circumstance.
Adjourning with Grace
Acknowledging and intentionally addressing the change that comes with transitions is one of the best ways to bring peace to a stage of life that can be full of complicated emotions.
Energy Management vs Time Management
When looking at the things we need to get done, it’s important to know how to take stock of your most important resource - your energy.
Making Space & Time-Outs
Learning how to take effective time outs is both a long-term and short-term tactic for dealing with stress.
Deficits, Disciplines, and a Resource Bank
Our greatest resilience to acute stressors is built in day-to-day disciplines. Much like saving for a rainy day, building your energy wealth can protect you from the mental devastation of many of life’s storms.
3 Things That Surprised Me About Yoga
Yoga is the first “exercise program” that I started simply for my mental health and it’s benefits have been very good for my mind.
Don’t Feed the ANTs
Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) are a daily hassle pest that can ruin anyone's day. Here are three tips on how to deal with them.
Stop Ignoring the Check Engine Light
Self-care means more than just filling up your gas tank once in a while. You need to also look at the long-term maintenance needs for yourself.
Long-term maintenance includes many pillars of wellbeing. The foundational pillar for me has been adopting a true growth mindset.
Seasons and Change
Learning to embrace seasons and cycles has been one of the key things for my wellbeing.
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.
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.