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Burnout is real, and when you throw motherhood into the mix, it’s a whole new level of chaos. Let me take you on my journey through it. 😅
It all started after grad school, just after I’d bought a house and thought I was doing everything right. I went to my doctor, (who was used to seeing me every few weeks because I was constantly sick. I didn’t realize at the time my body was trying to tell me to rest, take it down a notch. I blamed it on a bad immune system and working with kids.) Anyway, there I was, sitting in my doctor’s office, tears streaming down my face. He asked, “What’s wrong?” and all I could say was, “I don’t know! Everything in my life is good—I just graduated, bought a house, life is great.” He looked at me, nodded, and reached for his prescription pad, saying,”You don’t have to feel this way, I can help.” Desperate, I nodded in agreement.
Being a therapist is an intricate journey, where the tapestry of emotions unfolds in ways that often defy explanation. We dwell with individuals at their most vulnerable, witnessing the ebb and flow of their struggles and triumphs. The narratives shared in the therapy room cut deeper than those in conventional relationships, revealing intimate details that seldom see the light of day. Yet, within this authenticity, a subtle power differential exists – a nuanced dance between presence and disclosure, all orchestrated to benefit the client. 🎭💖
Unfortunately, what keeps us safe as children, like other trauma responses, can hinder us in adulthood. However, I never really stopped to think about how my trauma may show up in my finances- despite a lifelong battle of internal fighting to give myself permission to spend money on things that were for me. So, this is my list of how my finances are impacted by my trauma.
As a therapist who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive People and neurodivergent individuals, and being a sensitive person myself, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Carnival Cruise Lines had made significant adjustments to address sensory sensitivities. It was heartening to see that they had implemented measures to accommodate passengers like me.
"🌲🌿 Embark on a healing journey through this serene forest path. Imagine yourself walking along a peaceful trail surrounded by lush, vibrant greenery. The soothing sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds envelop you. 🐦🍃
In our guided meditation, we'll draw upon the wisdom of this tranquil forest to help you navigate and alleviate pain and ailments. 🌳✨ Join us on a transformative experience, and explore how nature therapy in sunny Florida can support your wellness journey. ☀️🌴
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The women I know are drowning in the overwhelm of to do lists, work, child care, home management and adapting to the ever-changing needs of the pandemic. We are just able to get it together long enough to come up for a breath of air, before the next wave of the unknown hits pulls us back under.
It’s important to keep yourself grounded in the midst of the chaos. I wanted to share with you today about how to get centered when you're feeling chaotic.
You Work From Home — How Do You Have Work Besties?
“You work from home… how do you have work besties?”
That’s what my husband asked me after I got back from a local networking event.
He said it with genuine curiosity, not sarcasm.
And it got me thinking.
There’s this assumption that if you work from home, especially as a therapist or healer, you’re sitting in a room by yourself, slowly spiraling into professional isolation. But for me, the truth is quite the opposite….