🤔 QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
- Where in your life have you felt "off" lately?
- What habits or routines have fallen away, and what might that be pointing to?
- What part of you feels the most tired: your body, your spirit, or your mind?
GIVE IT A GO
Consider these questions to kickstart journaling this week or explore your thoughts more intentionally
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🏆 YOUR CHALLENGE THIS WEEK
Reclaim one small habit that burnout stole. Not the biggest. Not the hardest. Just one. Brush your teeth while playing your favorite song. Go for a walk without your to-do list. Make the bed. Do it not to fix yourself, but to find yourself.
KEEP IN MIND
This journal and reflection isn’t a pep talk. It’s a map back to yourself.
And if you’ve been floating for a while… it’s okay. We’ve got space for you here.
Hit reply and share your wins or ask me a question - I might feature it here, but don't worry, your name stays between us.
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✅ BEAN BITES (TAKEAWAYS)
This week:
- Burnout isn’t laziness; it’s depletion.
- You don’t need a full tank to take the first step.
- The way back is always through grace, not guilt.
- Emotional fog isn’t a permanent forecast.
❓SPILL THE BEANS: QUESTION(S) OF THE WEEK
"Why do you make dinner for breakfast?"
For me, making dinner for breakfast is about starting the day the best way I can. Fueled. Ready. It helps me avoid the spiral of burnout before it begins. I get a lot of laughs about it, but it works. There’s this weird unspoken rule that breakfast has to be eggs or oatmeal. But why not broiled lamb? Why not what your body actually needs?
I want the first thing I eat to serve me, to ground me, and to prepare me. And right now, I’m working with lower numbers, so every choice counts. I need the biggest bang for the buck. High protein. Lots of veggies. Foods that fill me up and make good use of the "spend".
I don’t want food rules telling me how that’s supposed to look. Meal rules create a feeling of stuck. And why feel stuck when the goal is to move forward? Who said you can't have a big steak for breakfast? Come to my house this weekend, we'll have steak.
🫘 COOL BEANS - RECIPE DROP: BURNOUT BITES
This week, try these Burnout Bites. No bake, naturally sweetened, and packed with fiber and protein. They’re quick, easy, and they travel well. More importantly, they help keep your blood sugar stable and your energy even, which is huge when you’re trying to prevent burnout. A steady body helps keep your mind and emotions steady too.
Breakfast, snack, or emotional support treat; your call (grin).
Burnout Bites
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
½ cup dried blueberries (dried cranberries is also really good)
1.5 tbsp. chia seeds
¾ cup almond butter
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (or SF kind)
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients until well combined. Roll into a dozen or so balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
☕ FRESHLY BREWED: WHAT I'M READING, WATCHING, OR THINGS THAT MADE ME SMILE THESE LAST TWO WEEKS
- Forged by Grace is officially in the editing phase. This is why I had to step back for just a tiny bit of time. I needed to give it everything I had. Writing it broke me open in the best way. It’s not just faith; it’s full of fire, healing, and some surprise voices you’ll recognize. Several leaders in the space showed up with words and they're in there too. I can’t wait for you to read it. I'm hoping for a late summer release!
- Something I may have watched a couple times and laughed a bit too hard: Watch it here
🫘 BEAN THERE, MISSED THAT.
Here’s a handful of recent journal entries you might’ve missed:
That's a wrap this time. You don’t need to be on fire to come back. Smoldering is enough. We start where we are. We return when we’re ready. Until then, take care. Lots of love.
Your friend, 💖
