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2017 Word of the Year: Joyful Responsibility

In 2015, I chose: Integrate

In 2016, it was: Full

And in 2017, I’m going with:...

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Are You Thinking About Suicide? And Other Questions We’re Afraid To Ask

Talking about suicide can be hard. It makes my chest tight. But so many of us are suffering and...

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The Good Enough Club

A few of the alums from my Compassion in Balance course have been doing a 30...

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The Dark Side of Empathy: When Too Much Turns Into None

“I had never been told that empathy is a finite resource. You can run out. As a normal,...

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12 Books To Read When Your Brain Hurts

If you love to read, but have trouble doing it because you’re so stressed...

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7 Ways We Can Support Mental Health in the Animal Welfare Community

“Look how involved we all are just under the surface, and let’s try to help each...

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7 Easy, Affordable, Fun Ways To Increase Self-Care

Some days I don’t know where the time goes. Before I even look up from work, I realize...

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“Self-Care is Not a One-Time Activity” an Interview with Enid Traisman

Earlier this year I came across an article about compassion fatigue that introduced me...

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Why We Should All Take “Smoke” Breaks

Back when I used to smoke there was nothing that came between me and my cigarette breaks while I...

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