It can be hard to take care of ourselves when we’re going through a rough patch. When our self-confidence gets low, our self-esteem takes a hit, or we get outright depressed, personal hygiene and self-care are often the first things to go.
This makes us feel even worse and...
Let’s imagine that you have a clean bill of health and have just finished your first 5k marathon after training for the last two months - Go YOU! You’ve lost a bit of weight along the way, and have had some very meaningful experiences with your friends and family. All this and you...
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but sometimes your physician’s advice is the very thing you need to overcome fatigue and burnout. If you have been taking your self-care practice seriously but you still aren’t experiencing any relief, it might be time for a physical. ...
Each afternoon, the fog creeps in. Not the kind you see in San Francisco - the kind that creeps into your mind and zaps away your energy. Reaching for a latte and candy bar is one option to boost your energy, but there are better ways to re-energize and face the rest of your day.
It...
There was a time in the U.S. when meditation and yoga were stereotyped only as an aspect of “alternative lifestyles,” assumed to be “hippy-dippy” activities for zen-fixated people chanting “ohm” and eating restrictive diets. Outside of the cultures in which...
Journaling is a wonderful tool for capturing thoughts, exploring gratitude, and expressing our inner feelings - but did you know it can be a valuable research tool as well? Sometimes our fatigue and sense of burnout can be so all-encompassing that we don’t have the perspective we need to...
We all have things we need to do. Some tasks cause you to get excited and give you energy, while some tasks are draining. Paying attention to your tasks and how they affect your energy and mood will help you set a routine and schedule that maximizes your energy and gets those things checked off...
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist or psychiatrist to tell you that there are physical symptoms that come along with fatigue. You may be experiencing both obvious and not-so-obvious symptoms. Feeling tired is common even in the healthiest of people, but burnout tired is magnified by...
Similar to setting a weekly rhythm, you can help prevent burnout by establishing habits and routines. Cultivating habits and routines that serve you well can make life a bit more effortless and stress levels lower.
A habit is a way of doing things that has become intrinsic and automatic....
How tired are you? Are you reading this post while you swig caffeine after a sleepless night with your smartphone inches away from your head, glowing in the night, and alerting you to every post and comment made on social media? Did you wake up to a to-do list overloaded with expectations and a...
Willpower alone will only take you so far. When it fades, habits and routines can help you stick to the changes you’re making. That's why it's important to change your mindset when it comes to resolutions. Instead of viewing this time as making a big change, it might help you to look at it...
Setting resolutions is a time-honored tradition. While we often think of New Year's as the time for this activity, resolving to make changes in our lives is something that can benefit us throughout the entire year. To get us started on our journey, let's take a closer look at this activity and...