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chocolate mousse, sustainable change, and the back-to-business season

What goes together like the last dregs of summer and poolside reading? Fall back-to-business rush + burnout. It's that time of year where everyone is looking forward, closing out summer mentally and putting the pedal to the metal before we hit the holidays. Which also means, me and my 1:1 clien...

by Hannah Keyes — Aug 17, 2025 burnout prevention energy management seasons + rhythms sustainable systems

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

taking time to reflect, mermaid research, and when the detour is the path

"When I started working with you originally on energy tracking, I had calls [back-to-back] from like 12 to 6 every day, and now I'm at the point where I have a lot more choice in my schedule." My client shared this on a call last week as we were reflecting on her journey and it got me thinking ab...

by Hannah Keyes — Aug 03, 2025 burnout prevention change management energy management seasons + rhythms sustainable systems

momentum bridges, toxic waste routines, and the summer expansion guide

There's this moment in every seasonal transition where you can feel your body asking for something different, but your brain hasn't caught up yet. You find yourself resistant to routines that served you beautifully just weeks ago, or suddenly energized by possibilities that felt overwhelming in s...

by Hannah Keyes — Jun 08, 2025 adapting systems boundaries energy management seasons + rhythms sustainable systems

doing nothing, apple lore, and juggling the three P's

I've been thinking about how we can honor the summer energy that calls us to slow down without guilt or dropping everything we are responsible for. We are (unfortunately?) adults... To enjoy the season without the "I should be taking advantage of these beautiful days" pressure or the "everyone el...

by Hannah Keyes — Jun 01, 2025 energy management rest + recovery seasons + rhythms self-care sustainable systems

summer fridays, lazy smart, and the guilt-free guide to rest

It's the unofficial start of summer this weekend here in the States. Maybe it's the longer days or the promise of "summer freedom" lingering from childhood, but there's something about this time of year that creates a unique tension – simultaneously pulling us toward both rest and productivity. ...

by Hannah Keyes — May 25, 2025 boundaries productivity rest + recovery seasons + rhythms

simple pleasures, the useless web, and the beauty of becoming

This season, I've been watching spring unfold around me—some trees fully bloomed while others are just budding, patches of grass growing at different rates, wildflowers appearing in unexpected places. Nothing in nature completes all at once, yet here we humans are constantly pressuring ourselves ...

by Hannah Keyes — Apr 20, 2025 energy management mindset reflection seasons + rhythms

energy drawers, Q2 reality checks, and finding meaning in seasonal transitions

The Spring Equinox has passed and it's been above 70°F more than it hasn't this month. Spring is springing and with that comes the gentle (or not so gentle) nudges to clean, prep, get outside, and move after the longer cold months. Just like nature transitions between seasons (without judgement, ...

by Hannah Keyes — Mar 30, 2025 energy management neurodivergence reflection seasons + rhythms self-care

glow soup, feedback loops, and the art of inner translation

I had planned to announce a new offer this week for a 28-day Energy Discovery Challenge that gives creators and entrepreneurs a personalized roadmap to discover their unique energy patterns, build the foundations for sustainable systems, and break free from burnout cycles through guided energy tr...

by Hannah Keyes — Jan 05, 2025 chronic illness energy management mindset research + science seasons + rhythms

winter halos, breadcrumbs, and the language of energy

Originally published December 15, 2024 I spent this week refining the Thoughtful Systems Framework I developed in 2020 when I started this business. It was a interesting moment of reflection at the intersection of my business's growth, my own growth and increased education, and all the growth a...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 audit energy management research + science seasons + rhythms system audits

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

plum pavlovas, winter prompts, and the art of surrendering

Originally published November 24, 2024 Back in October we talked about seasonal rhythms and holiday planning in advance. But how do we shift from preparation to experiencing? Our preparation strategies are (and have to be) different from our experience strategies that help manage our energy a...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 energy management holiday planning productivity rest + recovery seasons + rhythms

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