Burn-out, Life Lessons

Curate Your Day for Recovery

We have the opportunity each and every day to start anew. One of my most important rituals for my consistent burnout recovery is my morning routine. Every day, it sets me up for success, even on the busy days when I may only have time for one or two of my daily practices.  You probably… Continue reading Curate Your Day for Recovery

Burn-out, Life Lessons

When You Are Stuck in a “that won’t work” Cycle

Are you in a “but that won’t work” cycle? I’ll be honest, sometimes I can feel really frustrated during a counseling session. Why you ask? It is almost always because a client is in a negative thought pattern and is having trouble seeing solutions. They spent the entire session saying things like “That won’t work… Continue reading When You Are Stuck in a “that won’t work” Cycle

Burn-out, Life Lessons

Let The Damn Plate Fall

About 12 years ago, when I was working in student affairs, I had the opportunity to take on the position of interim assistant dean of students. It also happened at a time when I was in the most time-intensive year of my doctoral program for counselor education (with the exception of actually finishing my dissertation).… Continue reading Let The Damn Plate Fall

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Self-Care – When it Becomes Just Another To-do List Item

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Put your oxygen mask on first before you assist others.” There are so many different quotes out there about self-care and the importance of self-care. Taking time to care for ourselves is important and sometimes I feel like it becomes just another thing to do on my task… Continue reading Self-Care – When it Becomes Just Another To-do List Item