“Ugh work is so depressing.” “OMG I’m so burnt out on school.” I’m sure you’ve heard these phrases before. I think most people have used the terms “burnout” and “depression” when they’re describing how tired they are. Since I cringe when diagnoses are used loosely, I want to discuss the difference between the two. We […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been a popular buzzword in wellness circles even though it’s a practice that has been used for hundreds of years. Various cultures around the world embraced mindfulness techniques to deal with everyday difficulties and to help honor religious beliefs. Using a definition from “The Mindfulness Solution”, by Ronald Siegel, M.D., mindfulness helps us […]
How To Make Your Downtime Nourishing Instead Of Stressful.
As I read my newsfeeds of New Years resolutions and affirmations, I see a common theme: “I want to take better care of myself/my health/my sanity. While you might wonder where the hell you’ll fit time in for self-improvement, let’s look at your 1st enemy: your schedule. You can’t fit 3 cars into a 2-car […]
Part 2: Coping Skills For Family Stress & Burnout
This post contains an affiliate link. Last week’s post highlighted 3 coping skills (Taking Care Of Your Body, Setting Boundaries and Getting Organized) that can assist you if you’re struggling with family stress or burnout (or both)! These next 3 coping skills dig a little deeper. Create A Buffer – If you’re feeling burnout from […]
Part 1: Coping Skills For Family Stress & Burnout
Regardless of the source of stress in your life, having strong coping skills are the solution. It’s not just about KNOWING what coping skills are, but actively USING them. Make them as routine as brushing your teeth or charging your phone. In this 2-part series we’ll highlight family stress and burnout and specific examples of […]
3 Ways To Reduce Stress This Holiday Season
Do you remember a holiday where you were burnt out, funds were depleted, you did everything last minute and you swore you wouldn’t do this again next year? Sorry to remind you of that tragic memory but why repeat these mistakes? All year I talk about self-care but this is especially important during the holidays. […]
