Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, obstacles, and opportunities. While obstacles may seem daunting and overwhelming, they hold within them the potential for personal growth and transformation.

I would speculate that much of our ongoing burn-out has to do with the things we haven’t quit. Ways that we show up in the workplace, and other parts of our lives, that leave us hardwired to experience it. In short, the common denominator is us. And no matter what the job position is, whether our work is in the office or remote, or how positive our work environment is, we can still find ourselves right back in the thick of burn out. Until we decide to hand in our resignation for the things we do that contribute to it.

“I used to work 7 days a week, but now I’m so unfocused and unmotivated.”

I sat up in my chair, my spine like a metal rod. The words came out of my client’s mouth, but I can’t say that I hadn’t thought something similar.

For decades, burnout has been considered a condition of the work environment, but in the past few years the idea of burnout has permeated both our workplaces and personal lives. And while you can Google countless lists of more things to add to your to-do list to combat burnout, this month’s conversations are more focused on small things that you can sprinkle into your daily life to nourish yourself.

You used to love your work. You remember a time where the hours flew by and you were energized by focusing on the task at hand. You didn’t mind working through lunch or staying late into the evening. You’re good at what you do and it feels good for others to see the good work that you do and compliment you on it. You were high-producing, meeting the most challenging goals and deadlines. And you were not only proud of the work that you did, but felt like you were connected to your coworkers.

Mental Health practice owners and therapists discuss mental health in light of the medical model of care, the venture capitalist model of care, and what quality mental health care should look like.

What if we allowed our summer to be lax? We chose to hang out around the house and show ourselves some self-compassion. When the summer starts to come to an end and the school year creeps closer, how do we say goodbye to summer and hello to reality?

The excitement of summer may have begun to wear off, and everyone may be getting on each other's nerves.

As parents, we tend to be too hard on ourselves. We look online and see the stories that others wish to portray. We look at our neighbors and secretly wish we had what they have or do some of the things that they do.

The stress of summer starts to seep in during March and April when I'm trying to figure out what summer camps my kids will attend. I agonize over where we will go for vacation.

A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that helps individuals cope with and manage a crisis or emergency situation. It is a proactive approach that can help prevent crises and manage risks, especially for individuals who struggle with mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, or other forms of self-harm.