If you knew you were completely whole and utterly loved as you are – what would be the kindest thing you could do for yourself right now?

What wisdom about the seasons and the cycles of the earth have we lost touch with?

In school, in sports, at work I worshiped at the altar of “giving it your all.” But I ended up less engaged and interested in my activities. Neuroscience shows us that maximum effort all the time leads to lower problem-solving ability, less creativity, more fear-based, survival thinking.

When we are in decision fatigue it is literally harder to make the next decision. So working to manage decision fatigue is basically mental hygiene so that we don’t run out of gas in our tanks and to make sure we actually achieve what matters most to us.

“Perfectionism is not about striving for excellence, or healthy striving,….[it’s the belief that] If I [do it all perfect] I can avoid or minimize shame, blame and judgement.” - Brene Brown