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  • How To Recognize (And Tackle) Burnout

    How To Recognize (And Tackle) Burnout

    Definition:

    Mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Burnout can be brought on by work or at home through child-care challenges, care-giving expectations or lack of support in relationships. Stress is temporary, burnout occurs in phases from repeated exposure to chronic tension.

    Who Suffers?

    93% Moms
    76% US Workers
    62% Working Women
    49% Healthcare Workers

    Symptoms:

    Exhaustion
    Depletion
    Irritability
    Anger
    Hopelessness
    Frustration
    Helplessness
    Dread
    Overwhelm
    Frequent illness
    Sadness
    Feelings of incompetency
    Lack of compassion for others
    Detachment
    Desire to escape
    Guilt
    Pessimism

    How to Heal

    • Feel the feels.
      • Be authentic, it’s ok to admit you’re not ok.
    • Talk about it.
      • Misery doesn’t just love company, it needs it.
      • Isolation hurts, social connectedness helps.
    • Find balance. Define your limits and set boundaries.
    • Renew well-being.
      • Practice self-compassion, practice self-care, build resiliency.

    You Got This!

     

    With Grateful Intention,
    Michelle

  • Tips for Living Sustainably . . . and Less Stressed

    Tips for Living Sustainably . . . and Less Stressed

    Choose to reuse.

    Some easy swaps are straws, cutlery, bags, water bottles, coffee cups, soap dispensers and cloth napkins.

    Bonus? Money Saved!

    The 1 cup-of-coffee difference? Average $0.17 vs $3.00 PER DAY.

     

    Opt for sustainable manufacturing and cleaner ingredients.

    Know from where it came and where it’s going. Choose brands that choose sustainability.

    Bonus? Improved health!

     

    Choose items with less packaging.

    Need online shopping and deliveries for convenience? I get it. Choose one day per month to place your order and choose a company that prioritizes sustainability.

    Bonus? Reduced Stress!

    We’ve all been there. We recall needing something amid a task. Instead of quickly adding it to a list, we grab our phones to order it before we forget BUT it could be cheaper here or delivered quicker from there. Cue internet spiral and piles of delivery boxes. Not coincidence. Take a tech break and task with intention.

    Live with Intention.

     

    Support efforts for ecological restoration, sustainable manufacturing, and waste management.

    Sign a petition or offer financial support to organizations working hard to make a difference!

    Bonus? It feels good to do good!

    Giving back improves physical and mental well-being. Connectedness heals.

     

    Let’s Bring About Change, Together!

    With Grateful Intention,
    Michelle

  • Cross Country Road Trip

    Cross Country Road Trip

    I always dreamt of driving cross-country and after graduate school, it was time to get rolling. I’ve also had the drive to visit as many National Parks as possible (it’s on my bucket list!) . . . why not double down?! We had 21 days to drive roundtrip from New York to California, so I hit Mapquest (yes, pre-GPS days, gasp!) and mapped it all out. I then dove into the web to discover adventures along the way. The perfect partner? My sister, Kat! Want some inspiration for your very own road trip? Take a peek at our rough draft itinerary! We ultimately flipped the script to save more excitement and adventure towards the end . . . highly recommended!

    Day 1: Long Island, New York to Sandusky, Ohio (480 miles)

    Day 2: Sandusky, Ohio

    • Cedar Point Amusement Park

    Day 3: Sandusky, Ohio to Chicago, Illinois (260 miles)

    Day 4: Chicago, Illinois to Sioux Falls, South Dakota (478 miles)

    Day 5: Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Keystone, South Dakota (333 miles)

    • Buffalo Gap National Grassland
    • Mount Rushmore

    Day 6: Keystone, South Dakota to Yellowstone, Wyoming (500 miles)

    Day 7: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming: Old Faithful Lodge

    • Lamar Valley
    • Morning Glory
    • Old Faithful

    Day 8: Yellowstone to Jackson Hole, Wyoming (105 miles)

    • Grand Teton National Park: Paragliding

    Day 9: Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Yosemite, California (625 miles)

    Day 10: Yosemite National Park, California: Yosemite Valley Lodge

    • El Capitan
    • Vernal Falls

    Day 11: Yosemite, California to Death Valley, California (300 miles)

    • Death Valley National Park: The Ranch at Death Valley

    Day 12: Death Valley, California to Grand Canyon, Arizona (440 miles)

    • Hoover Dam
    • Las Vegas
    • Four Corners National Monument

    Day 13: Grand Canyon, Arizona

    • Grand Canyon National Park

    Day 14: Grand Canyon to Moab, Utah (225 miles)

    • Route 66
    • Canyonlands National Park
    • Arches National Park
    • Bull Canyon Overlook: Dinosaur Tracks

    Day 15: Moab, Utah

    • Cataract Canyon: White Water Rafting (Class V Rapids)

    Day 16: Moab to Colorado Springs, Colorado (256 miles)

    • Black Canyon of the Gunnison

    Day 17: Colorado Springs to Wichita, Kansas (400 miles)

    Day 18: Wichita, Kansas to St. Louis, Missouri (381 miles)

    • Anheuser Busch Brewery

    Day 19: St. Louis, Missouri to Louisville, Kentucky (265 miles)

    Day 20: Louisville, Kentucky to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    • Columbus, Ohio: German Village

    Day 21: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Long Island, New York (342 miles)

     

    Safe travels friends!

    With Grateful Intention,
    Michelle