January doesn’t always arrive with clarity or momentum. This reflection offers a grounded way to notice where you are and what may be asking for attention as the year begins.

Leadership in today’s dynamic workplace requires not only technical expertise but also emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience. Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can effectively enhance these qualities and is supported by extensive research.

Studies have shown that mindfulness can improve focus, reduce stress, and lead to better decision-making—which are critical for effective leadership.

For those of us who have chronic illness, chronic pain or an autoimmune condition, life can simply be an exhausting and isolating experience.

From the day-to-day grind that you’re just trying to get through, to the expectations of others that are far beyond what you can handle, to your own feelings of guilt when you are not living up to your own expectations…..the list goes on and on.

How do you explain that you’re not too busy, that you want to spend time BUT you just don’t have the energy and or you’re so drained that you have to rest from just doing the normal day-to-day stuff?