If you see the words “self-care” and scoff, I completely understand. The bubble bath and candles just didn’t do it for me this week, E. But self-care is so much more than the aesthetic “R&R” moments we see on our socials. It has many facets, and my personal favourite is…
It’s no secret that many of us feel chronically stressed. We’re constantly pulled in all directions, and when we finally catch a break, all we can do is kick back with a little Netflix before bed. The good news? You can break this cycle by intentionally adding more creativity and…
What is work-life balance? How do you achieve it? Does it even exist? This is such a challenging topic, and for better or worse, I love a challenge. I spent thirteen years as a public practice accountant, a career notorious for challenging one’s concept of “work-life balance”. In fact, I…
Ever notice how often you need to switch gears in a day? We refer to these as “transitions” in the world of parenting. They can be tough on kids… and adults, honestly! Personally, I love momentum. With a demanding day job and two young kids myself, I need that momentum…
Do more stuff. Do creative stuff. What on Earth are you talking about – clearly I already have too much on my plate, and your advice is to do more? Yes, but do it for you, and do it for the win. 🙂 What contributes to overwhelm? Overwhelm is a…
Feeling exhausted even though you’re doing all the self-care things? Although you’re making time for rest, you might be missing out on the exact type of rest that you need. Oh yes, there are types. Seven types, if you’re asking Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD who coined this framework for rest that…
Anyone feeling like the flow of their daily life is dictated mostly by stress? You have to get to the office early so that you aren’t stuck in traffic. Traffic is stressful – it’s a waste of time and you don’t have a minute to spare! Why? Well, not wanting…
Preparing for upcoming busy seasons has become like my own personal Olympics. Thrilling hobby, I know. If you’re new to the blog, I recently wrote The Busy Season Survival Guide, which is a cumulation of a decade of lessons I’ve learned about managing busy season burnout while trying to stay…
Do you have a stressful day job? If you feel like you lose yourself when things get busy, read on! Reconnecting with your path and purpose is one of the best ways to prepare for an upcoming busy season. So before things get hectic, pause. Take a breath. Check-in with…
Being cognizant of our unique version of balance is an often overlooked element that’s key to navigating our busiest seasons! In the recent post Breaking Down Burnout, we considered that burnout is caused by a combination of internal and external factors, plus extreme imbalance, drawn out over time without a…