Hey Reader, I know it’s been a stressful year, and you have a lot on your plate as you close out the year. That’s why I’m offering two opportunities to support yourself and your team’s well-being this season. December Meditations for Seasonal Stress (December 7-21) Join us for guided mindfulness sessions designed to help changemakers ease seasonal stress and restore balance. Take a mindful pause and give yourself and your team the gift of calm this season. No prior experience required—just...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I know you’re busy, but I wanted to send a quick note of encouragement. The emotional climate may feel heavy right now, with uncertainty, constant change, and a long list of tasks to complete before the year ends. But amidst all the noise, remember: You matter. Your work still matters. You are making an important difference at this pivotal moment in history. You are strong, courageous, and equipped to navigate this time. Wherever you find yourself this season, take a moment for...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I know you have a lot on your plate as you close out the last quarter of the year. But no matter how long, hard, and smart you're working to keep moving despite the heaviness in the world, it sometimes feels like it's not enough. Whether you feel guilty about what you didn’t accomplish in the first half of the year, you're bracing for an increased workload over the next few months, or you're weighed down by uncertainty, I invite you to pause, take a breath, and give yourself...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I’m writing with two quick reminders about Thrive@Work: The next members-only virtual wellness retreat starts Sunday, September 28th at 4PM ET. Replays are available now for the Thrive@Work Learning Series in the dashboards of Thrive@Work members. SIGN ME UP FOR THE THRIVE@WORK COMMUNITY! I also wanted to answer some common questions so you have all the information you need to sign up before the next retreat starts and your discount expires! Q: What is Thrive@Work?A: Thrive@Work...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, I talked about a BIG announcement last week during the workshop series on How to Thrive at Work During Change and Uncertainty. Today, I’m excited to share . . . Thrive@Work community membership is officially OPEN! This is a heart-centered community for mission-driven professionals seeking support with navigating stress, uncertainty, and change while staying focused on what matters most during this challenging season. SIGN ME UP FOR THE THRIVE@WORK COMMUNITY! The Thrive@Work...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Life feels like a bumpy ride lately, doesn’t it? The past season has been intense while fighting for change in a world that so often resists it. For many of us, this has been one of the hardest seasons of our lifetimes. With shifting budgets, layoffs, policy changes, and bracing for the next shoe to drop, it’s been challenging to ground yourself in what seems like a groundless world. What you’re experiencing is likely complicated by our collective anxiety or a shared feeling of...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, It’s hard to believe summer is almost over and year-end is just around the corner. If you’re struggling to catch your breath as you brace for what’s next, you’re not alone. I believe we’re experiencing collective anxiety—a shared feeling of unease, fear, and apprehension as we enter a new season of uncertainty and navigate this heavy moment. The harsh reality is there’s never a "right" time for change, disruption, or challenges. But they are a natural part of life and work. The...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Given the state of the world, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the nature of change. During the 2016 election, I was the communications lead for an association focused on ending HIV and hepatitis. There was the initial shock by many as the results were confirmed. Shock turned to anxiety and fear of funding cuts, program rollbacks, and the undoing of hard-fought progress. Then a sobering reality set in. The need for our work was still immense, and the work needed to keep moving...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, For nearly 10 years, I’ve helped hundreds of mission-driven professionals navigate overwhelm and burnout while making an impact. I've been driven by a vision to create a culture of well-being in the sector to support you in doing your best work, living your best life, and sustainably creating a better world without burning out. Yet for many of us, the past year has been a wild ride fighting for change in a world that often resists it. This has been one of the hardest seasons of...
4 months ago • 2 min read
