It’s Okay To Take Care of Ourselves Too

I’m sure many of you have seen the news recently that the surgeon general called out the stress that many parents face and how that impact’s their children too. If you haven’t take a look! Many that work within the mental health, child and family services, and nonprofit communities already knew that many parents and caregivers face significant stress to the point in which it often impacts those that they are taking care of. How many of you have every felt yourself getting to that point? Where your mental health or stress levels are in such a place that you are negatively impacting those around you? I know that personally I have been there before and is one of the reasons that I am so passionate about social emotional wellbeing and burn out prevention. I have experienced burn out not once, not twice, not three times, but four times in my life and now want to help others know that burn out should not be glorified. It is not a badge of glory.

We cannot give from an empty cup and have to remember to take care of ourselves too. Even if it is something small everyday, how are you pouring back into yourself? Maybe its your quiet time in the morning. Maybe its moving your body. Maybe its eating well and sleeping enough hours. Maybe its drinking enough water. Often times its easy to think that wellness equals spending money on a “treat yo self day” like in Parks and Rec but wellness is so much more. It is showing up as your authentic self, having healthy habits and boundaries, it is having relationships that are healthy and fill your cup too, and finding ways to use your gifts and talents. How can you find new small ways to take care of yourself too this week?

New and Exciting News, Free Virtual Masterclass!

There have been many requests coming my way over the last few weeks to put together an “introduction” into the world of grants for those of you that have been wanting to learn more or expand your skill set. Well, I listened! I will be offering a free virtual masterclass that will be available twice live the week of September 23/24 as well as access to the recording for those that register for a week. Below is the flyer and you can register here! Please feel free to share with anyone in your network that can benefit from expanding their knowledge and/or skillset when it comes to grants. For those that join in live there will be something fun I am doing as a thank you! You’ll have to tune in to find out more.