We’ve all heard the airplane metaphor: you have to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs. As someone who frequently shares this concept with clients, friends, and family, last month I realized I had been ignoring my own advice. I hit full burnout mode. It’s humbling to sit across from clients talking about self-care when I had clearly neglected my own…

This week, my son started elementary school, and our whole house is riding the waves of change. Suddenly, it’s not just about regulating my own nervous system—it’s about helping my kids regulate, too.

As I think about wellness this month, one idea keeps coming up: acts of generosity can be deeply grounding during difficult times. Whether we’re giving or receiving, they connect us, soften hard moments, and remind us we’re not alone.

There may never be a perfectly “done” moment where everything is checked off and calm magically appears. So instead, let’s create little pockets of stillness and presence right where we are.

So this is your invitation to pause before picking up your phone or opening that app. I’m not saying you shouldn’t do it—maybe you need to for work, responsibilities, or just because you genuinely want to (all of which are completely okay!).

Instead, I’m suggesting a small shift…