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Driven, and depleted.
For people who hold a lot, achieve a lot, and rarely stop. Resources on stress, rest and the cost of always being capable.
Where to start
Success and wellbeing.
You do not have to choose between achievement and emotional wellbeing. These resources look at what drives you, what it costs, and how to finish the stress cycle so rest actually restores you.
From Dr. Akua
Hear it from me.
Listen
- Fellowship in FailurePodcast · Forever35On falling short, and what it means to stay kind to yourself while you do.
- Creating an inclusive workplace for Black womenPodcast · Managing Well with Tonya LadipoEmotional wellbeing and belonging at work.
Watch
- A Holistic Approach to WellnessVideo · Black Enterprise Health + Wellness SummitA panel on caring for mind and body when life is full.
Read
- The Reality of Hustle Culture: Not Everyone Needs a BusinessArticle · Girls United (Essence)On the pressure to always be producing, and permission to step off.
Books
Worth your time.
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycleby Emily and Amelia NagoskiWhy finishing the stress cycle matters as much as removing the stressor.
- Set Boundaries, Find Peaceby Nedra Glover TawwabA practical guide to saying what you need and keeping to it.
- Consider Thisby Nedra Glover TawwabShort reflections for finding peace.
A note on these resources. Shared for general information and education. These resources are not a substitute for therapy or medical advice, and a link to another site is not an endorsement of everything on it. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
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