Brittainy Lindsey

This is actually terrible advice. Someone who is truly suffering with burnout/emotional exhaustion cannot be expected to bring solutions. They are hurting. It is very likely that the factors driving their burnout are unchangeable in their work environment: caseloads being too high volume or complex, low pay, lack of access to needed training, etc. Expecting therapists and counselors to come ready with solutions deprives them of being seen for their own humanity and risks creating more burden, shame and feelings of isolation in the workplace. We need spaces where it is okay to sit in the messiness of the work and systemic issues without jumping to solutions. That would be granting the same respect they deliver to clients everyday.

It never hurts to ask AI to create a more logical flow without changing the content you've already created. Sometimes it's helpful to be less tied to the words and more tied to the overall tone and message.

Cultivating mindful leadership hinges on embracing accountability and nurturing self-awareness in others through our guiding actions. Leaders with self-awareness can pinpoint triggers that unsettle their internal balance and, crucially, possess the skills to regain equilibrium. Mindful leaders recognize the false allure of perfection and value acceptance as its contrasting force. Mindful leaders cultivate a habit of self-reflection, extending beyond professional contexts to encompass all facets of life. They adeptly identify areas that need attention, self-compassion, or external help. Mindful leaders can consistently bring their most grounded selves to advance the team's shared mission and vision to achieve goals.

The secret sauce of mindfulness is non-judgment or non-attachment. Just like a playing a sport or learning a new skill, it takes practice to be with the experience of the present moment exactly as it is. It gives us perspective on all the ways modern life pulls us away from being fully present. In developing the capacity to be with the "now", we allow ourselves to experience gifts like: -Orienting the mind and body to the safety that exists in our current environment. -Building a relationship with the self. -Expanding our ability to be with conflicting or difficult thoughts, feelings, ideas or sensations. -Connecting more deeply to what it's like to exist in our bodies. -Noticing thoughts without telling a story. -Responding vs. reacting.

Mindfulness in the workplace is also about building awareness around how we're spending our time. Some mindful practices to ensure employees have the time to remain centered and calm during the workday might be things like: Set a limit on how many meetings are scheduled in a day. Frequently evaluate whether group participants feel meetings are helpful (content, length and cadence) and how they could be improved. Avoid scheduling meetings back to back without at least 5-10 minute breaks in between. Start or end meetings with a few minutes of breathwork (or introduce new skills) to catalyze balance & team productivity.