Depression can feel overwhelming. Doing, what seems like the simple things, often feels like an impossible task. And it may also feel like you’ve lost yourself or the person that you thought you were. But it’s important to remember that your experience of depression doesn’t mean that the sense of [...]
Stress and burnout are common experiences that individuals often feel they can manage themselves. A break, an outing with friends, or getting on a plane for a vacation is often enough for most people to feel like they are adequately managing their stress and burnout. And for most, these strategies [...]
Addressing burnout early on can have a positive impact on your overall sense of wellbeing and mental health. The good news is that there are things that you can do to tackle burnout and lessen its impact. But first, how do you know if you are suffering from burnout? Well, [...]
I’m feeling burned out. Maybe beyond burned out. I heard a funny term recently to describe this “beyond” state: crispy burnt. Yes, I’m definitely crispy, especially around the edges and not in a bacon-y good kind of way. And I imagine, I’m not alone. As we move into this new [...]
I don’t know about you but February has always been a difficult month for me. It’s the month, while the shortest in the calendar, often feels the longest. February is the very quiet lull between the deep winter and the promise of spring just around the corner. But this past [...]
This may seem self-evident for most of us, but I think that we tend to forget at times. Especially when things get really busy or when we start to feel out of control. Our tendency is often to push the gas pedal more, not less, when we think that we [...]
Wellness is always talked about as a state to get to, like reaching the peak of a mountain, and once you are there you are somehow well. But how do you stay well once you’re up there? When one gets to the top of a mountain, what’s the next step? [...]
Basically, burnout feels bad because stress feels bad. Burnout is a state where you are, or have been, experiencing a period of prolonged stress. Think of the spin cycle in your washer – one that goes on for months or maybe even years – but never gets to the rinse [...]
I saw the title “The Best Worst Year” in the New York Times – it appeared as a part of their annual “Best Of” series, where they look back on the best of each year, collating lists and rankings, and reflecting overall on our triumphs and follies over the past [...]
As we enter this second wave, it seems like a good time to remind everyone of some simple things you can do to maintain your wellbeing. Let’s call them the “The 3 Rs” of pandemic wellness. Rest, Routine, Recognize Rest seems pretty straightforward, right? Getting enough sleep is a no-brainer. [...]
