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

Life Lessons, Uncategorized

A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle

Several organizations that I have been a member of use passing of candlelight as part of their rituals and ceremonies. Often referring to the passing of values, wisdom, ideals, and support to the next generation of members. Last week I was reading, and this phrase jumped out to me, and I knew I wanted to… Continue reading A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle