Are your sea legs getting stronger as we continue to ride these waves of unpredictability? I hope so! And I hope the offerings I’ve shared below will help us surf a little more steadily, no matter the tides.

There's no pressure and no expectations, just an invitation to give ourselves an hour to gently and freely explore our truest wishes. 

Today, I simply invite you to choose one gratitude-related activity that resonates and commit to giving it a try before the end of the year.

Taking care of ourselves isn’t just about feeling good; it’s essential to our well-being, our success, and our ability to show up fully for the people and activities that matter most.

I like to think of boundaries as guardrails. They keep us steady and give us space for creativity and big ideas, while keeping us from sliding headlong into burnout.

Building self-trust isn’t about being perfect or never doubting ourselves. It’s about noticing the evidence of our own capability and choosing to believe it.

Connection isn’t just nice to have—it’s a basic human need. Research shows strong relationships are among the most reliable predictors of health and longevity.

Celebrating yourself starts with knowing and acknowledging who you truly are. You might begin by taking some time to clarify your core values. Or maybe you’d like to explore your top strengths.

We can’t be effective if we’re not caring for ourselves, and that means making choices that work for us.

Are you savoring all the fun you’ve had in June? Or are you beating yourself up for the things you haven’t gotten done?

If you’re like me, you’re prone to the latter and continually working towards the former. 

Turns out we're not alone.

I’ve found that once we’re aware of something, next steps tend to fall into place relatively easily.

So let’s dive in.

If you're like me, you love the sense of freedom and possibility the summer brings. You may also know how quickly these positive feelings can be replaced with intense pressure to check things off our massive lists.

I’ve created a guide to help us honor our experience and rise to the challenges we face. Resourced & Ready: The Ultimate R&R outlines 10 keys to thriving in an uncertain—and unsettling—environment. I hope it meets you wherever you are.

At this uncertain and unsettling time, it’s hard to know what we’ll be experiencing next. Wherever you are in this moment, please allow yourself to experience it fully, and know you are in good company.

If you are in a state of fear or overwhelm, I want you to know that you are not alone. Please curate what you consume, and take care of yourself. True self-care requires being self-aware, so we might start by giving ourselves the gift of time and space.

Wherever you are on the roller coaster, I want you to know how much I appreciate that we’re on this ride together. And I’m excited to share a couple of new resources that I hope will help as we wrap up 2024 and usher in the new year.

Where has the time gone? I have to admit that I haven’t gotten nearly as much done as I’d planned this fall. It’s not for lack of trying. Somehow even my pared-down list of goals is proving to be unrealistic. Luckily, I have people in my life who remind me of everything I have accomplished.

Slowing down that speeding train doesn’t mean failing to prepare for what’s coming. It just means we don’t let it completely take over. Maybe we can start by reflecting on how we want to feel as we embark on a new academic year and then set an intention for August that honors that.

It’s June, so if your life revolves around the Northern Hemisphere’s typical academic calendar, you may be enjoying a slightly slower pace. Still, for many of us, our summer vision represents an unattainable mix of uber productivity and extreme leisure. This balancing act can cause stress, which may in turn lead to rumination.

What litmus tests do you use when checking in with yourself? Or do you rarely pause to check in at all?