Tag: burnout
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The Horrors of Medication Changes
Especially the kind that are supposed to keep you alive, sane, stable. People talk about medication changes so casually sometimes. “Just switch meds.” “Maybe increase the dose.” “You can always try something else.” As if changing psychiatric medications is the same thing as switching laundry detergent and not a complete neurological demolition project. Because some…
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Not Quite a Vacation
When I said I was going on vacation, what I really meant was: I was taking my aunt to San Diego for Parkinson’s treatment and research. Not exactly margaritas and sightseeing. There were moments of sunshine, yes. Palm trees. Warmer weather. A hotel pool. But underneath all of it was the weight of something much…
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Life Lately
(aka rebuilding, refining, and starting over… all at once) t’s been a minute. And honestly? That tracks. Life hasn’t exactly been “sit down and write a thoughtful blog post” kind of calm lately. It’s been more… put out fires, keep things moving, circle back later. So here we are. Circling back. Life update… because that’s…
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Dogs, Cats, And Running A Business
Calm Dogs, Loud Body I’m currently dog sitting. Plural. There are also two cats. And honestly? They’re all pretty calm. No destruction. No constant barking and whining. No chaos. Just sweet girls, naps in sunbeams, routine outs, and a house that feels steady. Which is funny, because the animals haven’t been the hard part at…
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A Thought on Vision Boards…
(how to build one, why they work, and how mine quietly changed everything) I’ve always been a visual person. Lists help. Calendars help. Systems definitely help.But there’s something about seeing what you’re working toward every single day that hits differently. A couple of years ago, I made a vision board that I really took my…
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2026: Choosing Balance (and Doing Less on Purpose)
or what some would call the I’m Back post. I’ve never been a go big or go home kind of goal-setter. Sure, I love a good fresh start. I love a clean notebook, a new year, a blank calendar begging for color-coded plans. But I’ve learned the hard way that sprinting into January usually means…
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Life Lately: The Messy Middle
Whew. It’s been a while, huh? If you’ve been wondering where I disappeared to—well, I’ve been busy being in the downs of life. (And let me tell you, 0/10, would not recommend.) The past few months have been a mix of stress, overwhelm, and way too many “just one more thing” moments. You know the…
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Today will NOT be Forgotten
There are still pieces of that day living in people’s homes, hearts, and minds. For some, it’s a tattooed memorial: 343 inked into skin to honor the firefighters who ran toward the flames. For others, it’s the memories they carry from being there. Years ago, I shared my life with a firefighter who was called…
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Make AI Work for You
Today I sat in on a class about AI tools, and I walked away with a handful of insights that anyone can use, whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve already been dabbling. 1. Personalize your AI.Give it a chance to learn you. Upload a personality test, feed it your writing samples, or flat-out tell…
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Five Years In
Technically, my five-year (business) anniversary was yesterday. But I was busy outside, getting sunburnt at the playground, so today it is. Here’s the truth: a lot of small businesses don’t make it here. Some days, I don’t even know how I have. Some days, I wonder if I still want to. But the people I…
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