Hey Reader, I know you’re juggling a lot right now. I also know the work you do is critical. But moving the mission forward when things aren’t okay is tough. You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to keep going. Here are a few ways to get started with keeping yourself grounded and continuing to show up for the work even when things get heavy. 1: Regularly check in with yourself and tune in to what you need. I call my version of this the H.A.U.L.T. self-check-in. The check-in works by taking...
5 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you’re holding up well. I know it’s a busy and intense season. During times like this, many of us think the best way to make an impact is to work longer, harder, and try to get as much “work” done as possible. Otherwise, we feel like failures or that we aren’t doing enough. But real and lasting impact happens when we take time to rest, recover, and refocus. Slowing down and refilling your cup isn’t selfish or lazy. If you want to make a difference during this consequential...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, I know you have a lot on your plate right now. If you're feeling the weight of protecting your sanity while navigating uncertainty at work and making sense of everything happening in the world, you're not alone. The fear, anxiety, and heartbreak from the headlines are palpable and may leave you feeling unsettled and questioning whether you're truly making a difference. This anguish has been front and center the last few months while training teams on Managing Change and...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Right now, I know so many changemakers like you are feeling the weight of the events unfolding in your community and around the world. It’s about more than headlines. The fear, anxiety, and heartbreak are real—and they may leave you feeling unsettled and questioning whether you’re truly making a difference. You’re witnessing the impact firsthand as you work hard to move your mission forward and support those directly affected while struggling to take care of yourself and your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, How’s 2025 feeling so far? If your answer is somewhere between “a lot” and “too much,” you’re not alone. Many of us are carrying more than we realize. Navigating change, holding space for others, and trying to make a difference in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable. That’s why I’m inviting you to join me for the FREE 2025 Life Planning Reset on Sunday, June 1st from 4-6 PM ET (GMT-4). 👉🏾 Learn more and register here: mindfultechie.com/lifeplanningreset This free...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Six months into the year, to many it feels like we've already lived a lifetime. The impact of chronic stress on the body and mind is profound, including and maybe even especially the impact of collective chronic stress. These include: Shrinking the brain's prefrontal cortex, which impairs decision-making, planning, and goal-oriented behavior. Reduction in self-regulation capacity, which impairs time management, goal-tracking, and emotional control. For changemakers, that impact is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I know you’re managing a lot right now, but you're not alone. Collectively, we're navigating what some call a polycrisis—the convergence of multiple interconnected crises that create a situation with heightened uncertainty that is challenging to manage and wrap our heads around. With funding cuts, political and economic shifts, information overload, and constantly changing priorities, you may be feeling overwhelmed. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s essential to secure your...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, We’re living in a time of profound transition—one that’s reshaping how we create sustainable impact in the world. With funding cuts, political and economic shifts, information overload, and constantly changing priorities, you may be feeling everything from anger and worry to exhaustion and burnout. The truth is, change is a constant in our lives and work. Funding priorities shift. Policies change. New crises emerge. But the leaders who navigate these challenges skillfully aren’t...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Just checking in to see how you're holding up. I know this has probably been a season of intense change and uncertainty for you and your work. But know that If you’re struggling to balance impact and well-being, you're not alone. That's why I was excited to talk with Julia Campbell recently about How to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World. I shared practical insights about making space to take care of yourself in busy seasons, navigating social impact grief, and how to...
4 months ago • 1 min read