I'm tired today.

One thing I've noticed about working on my listening skills is there's so much more input!

This has upsides and downsides.

Upside: I notice more and feel more connected to people.

Downside: I feel more susceptible to negative emotions.

There is a lot of bad news in the world these days. Make sure that you have the support that you need. Sometimes NOT powering through is the right move.

Take some downtime to rest and recuperate.

When you're coaching and leading, be mindful to schedule some downtime among the coaching sessions, 1:1's, and team meetings.

It's hard but necessary!