“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us feeling angry, guilty, confused…or just empty. But they are natural, understandable reactions to the lasting and repeated trauma of supporting others through the worst moments of their lives. Here’s how to recognize their effects early and some things to do when they strike.
Caring for one another needs planning and conversation. It requires rethinking and renegotiating the relationships we value most. Here's how. Join us on your...
Why You’re Bad at Rest and How to Fix It Most of us are terrible at rest. We say we’re “relaxing” when we’re really...
What happens when you sit still and do nothing? For most of us, the second we try, our minds go into overdrive — racing...
