"I Dream Of Never Being Called Resilient"

 

January 22, 2024 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as refillable instead of half-full or half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered!

“I dream of never being called resilient…” Dear Empowered Reader, This week, the focus of this newsletter is on mental health, delving specifically into the pervasive issue of burnout.  In the words of Zandashé L’Orelia Brown, "I dream of never being called resilient again in my life. I’m exhausted by strength. I want support. I want softness. I want ease. I want to be amongst kin. Not patted on the back for how well I take a hit. Or for how many." These words resonate deeply, highlighting the need for genuine connection and support rather than being applauded for overcoming unending and countless challenges. It prompts us to reflect on the negative moments we may be experiencing and what we truly need. Reflection Questions: What activities do you find yourself taking on as additional responsibilities regularly, both personally and professionally? In moments of challenge, what kind of support, softness, or ease would make a significant difference for you? How can you foster a community of kinship that prioritizes well-being over the perception of resilience through endurance? Physicians emphasize several common signs of burnout, such as anxiety, headaches, lack of sleep, fatigue, and an increasingly cynical outlook on life and work.  Take a moment to reflect: Have you noticed an uptick in any of these in your life or the lives of those around you? Below are a few free resources to help. Believe me, I know from personal experience it is difficult to prevent and overcome burnout and it is possible! Resources from www.empowerpossible.com: Navigating Career Transitions Guide:  Unlock the doors to your transformative journey by downloading the FREE “Navigating Your Career Transitions” Workbook. This resource is your key to self-discovery, guiding you to uncover your core values, strengths, and passions. Gratitude Meditation: Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of gratitude and joy with our Gratitude Meditation Free Course, where you’ll cultivate a daily practice that uplifts your spirit, enhances your well-being, and fosters a deeper appreciation for life’s blessings. This newsletter is a gentle reminder that acknowledging and addressing burnout is not a sign of weakness but an act of profound strength. It's a commitment to your well-being and an investment in a healthier, more sustainable future. In the coming days, on the EMPOWER Possible Social Media pages, I'll share insights, resources, and strategies to help you navigate and combat burnout. Let's build a community that prioritizes support, softness, and ease.  Together, we empower each other to thrive. Wishing you resilience that stems from genuine connection and well-being that goes beyond endurance. With warmth, Julie Founder, EMPOWER Possible Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Click here to get your own subscription. You Need Help But Not From Us': A Poem on Burnout by Rita Agarwal, MD  Teacher of the year, again Research publications, galore. Honors, accolades, committees Leadership positions, ad nauseum Excellence in clinical care Best Lecture, best lecturer, best doctor, best teacher. “Hey, I know you’re not on call, but can you…? ”“Hey, I know you’re off but could you ……?” “Hey, I know you’re in clinic but …..? ”Can you? Will you? Could you, help me? Three marathons lead to a bad hip. Successful surgery complicated by a fall. More surgery, then pus from the wound MRSA (of course)Aseptic meningitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, superior venous thrombosis, Surgery again, again, and again “Hey, I know you’re sick but can you….?” “I know you don’t feel good but will you….?” “I know you’re recovering, but I need…….” Can you? Will you? Could you, help me? 80 hours a week for residents, Faculty just have to work harder. “Step up to plate, man. What is wrong with you?” “Hey, we’re short, everyone is working hard” “Try harder, work harder, what is wrong with you?" "100, 120, 140 hours a week….“ We paged you for hours, where were you?” “You were falling asleep writing notes” “Your EBL was way off” “One more mistake and you’re out”. “You need help…but not from us”. Depressed, defeated, desperate, humiliated, disgusted, drinking, “Do something. See someone." “Get help” “You were late, you left early, you’re not trying” “You were rude, your documentation is terrible, why aren’t you trying?” “You’re OUT” You Are OUT BURNED OUT

In the Media Where can you find EMPOWER Possible? Besides posting on my own social media I also collaborate with other entrepreneurs. This week I am going to throw back to the Stories That Inspire Us Podcast as it is relevant to this topic. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries of work-life harmony, liberate ourselves from the clock's constraints, and debunk the myths of time management. ⏳  Click HERE to join Interested in catching up on our previous podcast episodes? We invite you to explore our library of past recordings, where we delve into a diverse range of topics related to happiness and well-being. https://empowerpossible.com/podcasts/

Upcoming Events January 23, 2024  Time Freedom: Work-Life Balance Myths Step into a world where time is not the enemy but your greatest ally! 🕰️ Join me on "Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers" with Shauna Van Mourik  In this episode, we unravel the mysteries of work-life harmony, liberate ourselves from the clock's constraints, and debunk the myths of time management. ⏳  Click HERE to join February 29, 2024, Care for the Caregiver, Leading Age Minnesota Institute and Expo I'm excited to share my passion for well-being at #Institute2024. Join me for a deep dive into Care for the Caregiver, and let's spark meaningful discussions together. Register now and join me there! https://www.leadingagemn.org/education-events/institute/

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Making Space For Growth

 

August 28, 2023 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as refillable instead of half-full or half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered!

Making Space for Growth Dear Empowered Reader, I was sitting on my deck one recent morning, enjoying my breakfast, when I looked over at my potted plants and realized that they were not blooming as much as I thought they would. The leaves were turning reddish-brown, but they hadn't fallen. I don’t have much of a green thumb, but something felt off.  So last week I decided to prune the plants, carefully removing all the non-green leaves and removing the old blooms. The next day I came outside and there were new blooms. See the photo above. This whole time I was waiting for the blooms to increase on my plants, I was wondering what more it needed — more sunlight, more fertilizer, or perhaps more water.  Turns out, the only thing holding it back from growing was its past self. It made me wonder — how much of our growth relies on first trimming what no longer serves us? What do we need to release so that we can flourish in the next season of our lives? What if we were to gently prune all the old stories we tell ourselves about who we are? What if we trim away all of the regrets of the past and the anxieties about the future? Gently pull away from all the outside influences telling us who we should be. What new season of life and what new story can we step into after we make space for our own growth? Share your thoughts on today's by emailing me at info@empowerpossible.com One way to start a new season is to celebrate your uniqueness by attending a workshop!  Please forward this to a friend and join me for a Building Your Strengths Workshop hosted by the ALA, The virtual interactive workshop begins with the completion of a strength identification exercise and a reflection period. This workshop also includes the opportunity to go into small groups, participate in meaningful discussions, and will leave with a clearer understanding of personal strengths and team strengths.  Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have, info@empowerpossible.com Sign up here: Core Classroom: Building Our Strengths Together (ala.org)  Together we can regenerate our world, Julie (This reflection was inspired by the Holstee newsletter published in Summer of 2023) Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Click here to get your own subscription. FURNACE by Gary Boelhower Where the wound goes deep you must follow it all the way down to the center where the molten metal flares and seethes.   This is the fire that keeps you alive where all that is unformed and unimagined waits for an opening some fine fissure for the rise of a new word.   Do not fear the heat or flame where it touches you there your resolve deepens your bones grow strong tested in the furnace.   There at the deep center where the crimson sirens wail with grief let go of everything that doesn’t shine or sing. Let all the rest be burned.   Take that one small step toward the story of your essential longing that neither fire nor fear can cancel. Keep only what is true to your name.

In the Media Where can you find EMPOWER Possible? Besides posting on my own social media, I also collaborate with other entrepreneurs.  Most recently, I was a guest on Monday Positivitea with Parul. We chatted about, Freedom From The Clock: Balancing Self-Discipline, Soul Purpose, and Self-Love for True Freedom Check out the episode linked HERE to learn tips about finding work-life harmony, setting boundaries, and gaining freedom from the clock! Interested in catching up on our previous podcast episodes? We invite you to explore our library of past recordings, where we delve into a diverse range of topics related to happiness and well-being. https://empowerpossible.com/podcasts/

Upcoming Events 1) September, Building Our Strengths Online Course The interactive workshop will begin by identifying your strengths and offer the opportunity to discuss and reflect on your strengths. By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your personal strengths and how you utilize them in your work and personal life. To register go to Building Our Strengths   own text Join me! Build Your Strengths    2) September 27th, Midwest Health Promotion Conference: Weaving a Web of Wellness  Presenting on the topic of Care Champions. To Register go to Health Source Solutions 3) October, New Course, Career Crossroads Launch Stay Tuned for Details! 4) October, MNSOPHE Conference, more details to come!

Connect with me on social media! Copyright © EMPOWER Possible EMPOWER Possible is dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to organize and act together to regenerate our world through Self, Social, and Systems transformation.  info@empowerpossible.com \ Website \ Mission