You know the line: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, your plane has been delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused.”
It’s August and honestly motivation has run a little low. I thought of skipping this blog, given the relaxed pace of late summer. But that tired “we apologize for the inconvenience” line didn’t sit right with me. If the train is always delayed, maybe we need to rethink the schedule.
So here I am-your neighborhood coach and clinician-choosing structure, deadlines, and a bit of follow-through.
Summer can make us feel like we should be doing more.” “I’m always behind.” “Why can’t I get into a routine?” “Everyone looks so productive.”
Let’s try a reframe: August is a layover-time between summer freedom and fall intensity. In this terminal, “self-care and mental health board first.”
Things I could have done instead of writing this blog:
- Declutter my inbox and called it “digital wellness.”
- Read another book on burnout “Repetition Therapy.”
- Nap more and call it “neurological reboot.”
Final Call
If your goals missed a connection this month, you’re not alone.
If your thoughts are racing, but your energy is on pause-breathe.
Rest isn’t a delay. It’s part of the journey.
Enjoy the layover.
Kay Gimmestad, LCSW-C is a business coach and clinician in New York City with 20 years of experience working in the profit and not for profit sectors of Human Resources, Health and Human Services. She has built a reputation for being highly skilled in facilitating behavior change while working with employees, both individually and in groups, on matters relating to performance management, substance abuse, crisis intervention, and stress/wellness.
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