Summary Surrender is often misunderstood as giving up, but in mental health recovery, it’s a powerful tool of acceptance and self-compassion. This post explores how surrender, letting go of control over what cannot be changed: reduces stress enhances emotional resilience supports sustainable healing  Drawing from psychological research and practical strategies, learn how adopting surrender can transform your recovery journey.  Learning to Let Go and Find Strength There have been many times when I found myself locked in a relentless internal battle. I fought my emotions, intrusive thoughts, and circumstances that at times were far beyond my control. Every attempt to push through felt exhausting and ultimately futile. I was pouring energy into resisting reality, and the harder I pushed, the heavier the weight felt on my shoulders. One day, amid this struggle, I realized that my fight against what I couldn’t change was actually holding me back. True progress didn’t c...

Mental Health in the Workplace June/July 2025 Edition Navigating Burnout Through Mental Health Recovery: Practical Strategies for Sustained Well-Being at Work Summary Burnout is a common and deeply challenging experience for many, especially those navigating mental health recovery. It can feel like a barrier to progress and stability in both personal and professional life.  This post examines how acknowledging burnout as a component of the recovery journey and implementing recovery-focused strategies can help safeguard mental health, rebuild resilience, and foster meaningful work engagement. When Burnout Felt Like a Setback in Recovery During my mental health recovery, I encountered burnout that felt overwhelming; it wasn’t just stress, but a deep exhaustion that threatened my hard-earned progress. What helped was reframing burnout not as a failure, but as a signal to pause, reset, and lean into the recovery tools I had been cultivating.  Small adjustments such as: pacing my w...

The Psychology of Boredom: Why It’s Good for Your Brain As someone who thrives on productivity and constant activity, I’ve often struggled with boredom. It’s uncomfortable, even frustrating, and can sometimes feel like wasted time. For me, this goes deeper than just a dislike of idleness—it's also tied to a trauma response. Sitting still has never felt safe or natural. Constant motion has been my way of coping, distracting, and surviving. But over time, I’ve learned that boredom isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and mental health. It’s still something I’m working on, but I’ve started to embrace those quiet moments as opportunities for creativity, reflection, and self-awareness.  In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about the surprising benefits of boredom and how you can start to see it in a new light, too. Boredom is often seen as a nuisance – a state of mind to avoid at all costs. We live in a world full of distractions, ...