After what felt like an eternity of preparation and anticipation, our first Bridging to Resilience Conference has already come and gone. And today I am physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. This is not uncommon for me after a large conference, and yet at the same time, today feels different. On Wednesday, I shared a session focused on the risk we carry for developing symptoms of secondary traumatic stress- also known as compassion fatigue. We've all been told that in order to take care of others, we first have to take care of ourselves... and yet most of us are terrible at this concept. Our hearts bleed for those who need us, and if we aren't careful it is possible that the cost of caring is your own health and happiness. As you continue to read, I want to you to consider what you credits and debits you are incurring in your self-care account.
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life it’s that if you don’t control your thoughts, they will control you. From as young as I can remember I have had pervasive fears that weave their way into my thoughts and that can paralyze me momentarily. These usually happen when I’m alone, and especially at night. When I lived in my own apartment in my 20s I bordered on sleep deprivation as a result of these fears. I’d lay awake ruminating, falling asleep only when the sun began to rise, because for me bad thoughts only come in the dark.
Fears of harm. Fears of loss. Fears of doubt. Fears of incompetence. Fears of judgment. Fears of failure. |
AuthorHope guides me in all endeavors. In both my professional and personal life I see opportunities to share and spread hope with others so that they too may develop pathways to see great possibilities in their lives. I believe in the power of engaged educators to build significant relationships with young people to encourage, inspire, and build great lives. This blog is a collection of my thoughts on education, hope, connecting, and engaging. Archives
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