March Newsletter

Published: Fri, 03/11/22

MARCH NEWSLETTER

It might not feel like it--but spring is on the horizon!

While others may look for flowers pushing up through the soil or magnolia buds weighing down branches, for me the true herald of spring is the Shamrock Shuffle! This Chicago tradition marks the beginning of the outdoor running season and for runners it is a time to reflect on personal fitness and wellness. It is also a chance to shake off the cobwebs and remind our bodies and minds about the benefits of movement and fresh air.

Whether you are running enthusiast or not--spring is a time to take stock, review and re-evaluate your place in the universe...or at least an opportunity to look at your place in this moment in time. How are you doing on your journey to mindfulness and wholeness? What adjustments need to be made? Which items in our toolbox need to be cleaned up, thrown out or replaced? Sometimes it can feel like a chore, but truly it is an opportunity for renewal.

Personally, I was able to have a take stock moment when I was interviewed by Authority Magazine--the interview was detailed and in-depth and was a real opportunity for me to give more thought to some past experiences. It was a truly enlightening experience. (Red the full article below.)

I have been working on a wonderful project with the Mindfulness in Law Society (MILS) called Mindfulness Mondays. On March 14 and April 11, at 2 p.m. CST, I will be leading free, 30-minute, guided mediation via zoom. (Get the link/passcode below.) I hope you will join me. MILS hosts this guided mediation every Monday & Wednesday, so even if you cannot attend my sessions--it is worth logging in on any Monday or Wednesday!

Thank you for supporting me and being part of my community. I hope you find something useful and helpful here. Now go shake off the cobwebs!

Join me on March 14 and April 11 for a guided 30-minute, live mediation. Click on the link below, if prompted for a passcode, please enter: 114849.

ZOOM LINK

Beating Burnout: Brendan Cournane On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

I was recently interviewed by Authority Magazine for their in-depth wellness series 5 Things. This interview allowed me to take a deep dive into some of the root causes of burnout and gave me an opportunity to share more about my personal journey to mindfulness and living a life of growth and exploration.

What I Am Reading Now

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know: by Adam Grant

"(Think Again is about) how we can get better at embracing the unknown and the joy of being wrong. Evidence has shown that creative geniuses are not attached to one identity, but constantly willing to rethink their stances and that leaders who admit they don't know something and seek critical feedback lead more productive and innovative teams."

This was quick read that brought the importance of the occasion reinvestigation of our beliefs and the new to willing to change as new information becomes available to us. It was a good reminder about the pitfalls of becoming locked in our ways and unable to change because we are stuck; and that we must be willing to reset.