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turning 36, seasonal cusps, and the journey to trusting yourself

I always get sentimental this time of year. Maybe it's all those years of back-to-school conditioning or maybe it's because my birthday sits right at the threshold between summer's permission and fall's structure... Either way, August often ends up feeling more like a fresh start than January ev...

by Hannah Keyes — Aug 10, 2025 mental health mindset perfectionism reflection seasons + rhythms

microdosing joy, crash patterns, and the process of integration

Picture this: You finally have the breakthrough—that lightning bolt moment where everything clicks. Why you've been struggling.Why you've been yearning for something different.And what needs to change for you to feel aligned again. It all makes perfect sense now. There's a buzz of excitement an...

by Hannah Keyes — Jul 27, 2025 burnout prevention change management frameworks + tools mental health perfectionism

cookie cobbler, default ponder, and the presence of patterns

Originally published December 8, 2024 It's "review your goals and get excited about new year, new you season." 🤢 I love reflection and anticipation as much as the next person... as long as it isn't shoved down my throat with a side of shame, blame, and telling me what box to shove myself into...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 mental health productivity reflection research + science seasons + rhythms sustainable systems

procedural dramas, tiramisu or focaccia, and the gift of permission

Originally published November 17, 2024 I'm returning to holiday hustle support content this week because we are all dealing with more stress than ever (plenty from holidays, year-end work, and other... colorful... places.) Having experienced firsthand how crucial energy management is during d...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 boundaries holiday planning mental health stress management sustainable systems

lego talks, cozy socks, and the roadmap to burnout

Originally published October 20, 2024 I've redefined almost everything I believed about my life, success, and self-care over the last 3 years in burnout recovery. Even the things I thought would be true when I started full-time recovery, have slowly changed over these years. There has been so...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 burnout prevention change management mental health mindset research + science

spider roommates, gargoyles in HR, and the making of your personal menu

Originally published October 13, 2024 I made some big changes around workload going into Q4 this year that were/are very bittersweet. And after taking the last year off to de-center chasing medical things and just living for a bit, I'm jumping back into the deep end to try and get some answer...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 frameworks + tools mental health self-care systems + processes

awe walks, unexpected lessons from aliens, and the science of wonder

Originally published September 29, 2024 This past week has been busy, full of lots of focus and tackling little details leading up to a big milestone in my burnout recovery journey. It also means that I've been prioritizing productivity over presence, intentionally, knowing that I've set asid...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 energy management mental health mindset research + science self-care

golden sunsets, meaningful metrics, and the recipe for redefining success

Originally published September 22, 2024 I grew up with a single father from a generation where the best hope for a happy and successful life was a lifelong career at the same company with a reliable paycheck, a marriage with a stable and kind partner, buying a house that you could pay off and...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 goals + success grief mental health mindset reflection

s'more safety, caramel candor, and the recipe for workplace vulnerability

Originally published September 15, 2024 His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy...There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti... Wait, that's Eminem. But it's probably a relatable feeling...(okay, maybe minus the actual vomit or spaghetti)...if you've ever been anxious ab...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 mental health research + science systems + processes team communication + collaboration work culture + leadership

mental hats, mushroom chats, and the science of role transitions

Originally published September 8, 2024 First off, a huge thank you to everyone that voted in the poll! There were votes for all the categories and a tie between: 🛁 💼 Self-Care + Work-Life Harmony👥 💬 Team Collaboration + Communication So I'll lean a bit heavier in these two topics this fall bu...

Dec 23, 2024 boundaries frameworks + tools mental health neurodivergence research + science systems + processes

busyness + restlessness = anxiety

Originally published September 2, 2024 Energy ebbs and flows. It easy to feel good when the energy is flowing, you are achieving, dreaming, and it feels like your cup has all it needs. But when that energy ebbs, it can be hard not to compare to what you could do days, weeks, months, or years ...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 22, 2024 energy management mental health productivity reflection

time thievery, expectation checks, and the art of letting up

Originally published August 25, 2024 This week has been a tale of contradictions. Difficult news about family.Achieving success on personal goals 5+ years in the making.Health issues and the ripple effect struggles.Relief and joy in the little things. I hope something in this week's note find...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 22, 2024 energy management mental health mindset reflection

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