From Burnout to Breakthrough: How I Rediscovered My Passion and Purpose
Towards the end of 2022, I knew that I wasn’t acting like my normal self. I couldn’t quite put a finger on what was wrong though. I was eating right and physically active, but couldn’t lose the 5 pounds I had gained during the pandemic. I didn’t feel as laid back as I normally do, and even putting on makeup seemed like a chore. I knew my growing disengagement at work was bothering me, but that was just work – right?
Like any elder millennial woman, I thought that I could deal with it, it’s what we grew up doing, having to deal with things on our own. Like the always changing weather, I figured I would find my groove again. When I didn’t, I knew it was time to investigate what might be going on at a deeper level.
The benefits of eating local, seasonal fall foods.
What is your favorite thing about colder temperatures? For me, it’s transitioning to heartier, body warming, grounding foods. The more we learn about nutrition and nourishing the body we see an important emphasis around local, seasonal eating.
Using mindfulness to heal.
Creating a mindfulness practice can support your mental heath and improve your resilience. Read on to explore three simple ways to start making mindfulness part of your practice.