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{When you’re feeling burned out} Restore

Admitting that you are burned out can be hard, but many of us face it, some of us on a yearly basis (or more). For me, burn out usually happens late February or early March (hey, that’s right now!) and then revisits in the late fall.  So what do you do with that?  I typically just put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward as best I can, although I often find myself crying in the bathroom until it passes.  My friend Elizabeth Foss has battled burnout as well, and she has created a workshop to help those of us who are suffering, recover joy. I know it’s going to be good, because I’ve spent many an hour in discussion with Elizabeth.  As my friend, she has held my hand through some of my hardest times.  She’s one of those friends who always seems to know the right thing to say.  Her words have turned my panic into peace on more than one occasion.  It’s no small gift that Elizabeth has poured herself and her wisdom, the kind that has grown through life experience, into this workshop.

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“The Restore Workshop is a six week online course geared towards adult women who have struggled or are struggling with or want to avoid burnout. It is for any woman who wants to nurture joy within her life and the lives of those around her.”

The workshop begins on March 16th and runs through April 26th. You can find more information on the Restore website.  Elizabeth answers questions here.  You can register here.  If you look closely at the image above, you’ll see my name listed under the Monday podcast portion.  Elizabeth and I will be discussing creativity and the use of this part of ourselves in battling burnout.  This is a topic she and I have discussed many times, but I’ll admit, I’m pretty nervous about recording our conversation.  I hope that by doing so, we’ll encourage others though, so I am going to give it my best.

Elizabeth is offering one Small Things reader a space in the workshop.  If you are interested in winning, just mention so in your comment.   Comments are closed and the winner is JennyAnn who commented,”What perfect timing this is.  Thank you for this!!”

 

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  1. Oh what wonderful timing. I’m not sure there is a woman anywhere that couldn’t use this workshop at one time or another. And this early March timeframe is particularly hard. We hard in a northern climate and are having a hard time getting above zero!! Thanks for this opportunity.

  5. Oh that sounds amazing. As a mom of 6(one a new baby) I struggle with burnout for sure! I’d love to participate.

  13. I’ve been battling to keep my chin up this winter. This sounds like a great way to get a little perspective.

  14. Oh yes, how wonderful. My life had a dramatic turnaround following a car accident in December. ‘restore’ is certainly what I am needing right now!

  15. I could really use this right now. Thanks for giving everybody a chance to try and win!

  19. I’d love to try this! After the winter we’ve had I am definitely feeling stretched.

  23. I would love an opportunity to experience this workshop. I am a full time working mama to four rambunctious children. When I’m not with them, I am working as a police officer. Experiencing 1% of the population 99% of the time while working has taken a toll. I’d love to learn how to renew. Thanks for sharing and a chance!

  25. I would love to win this. I feel like I burn out this time of year and cannot get out of it till the middle of summer.

  27. What a lovely way to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring. Like a spring cleaning for your spirit! I’d love a chance to recharge and refuel after such a long (and here it’s been terribly cold) winter. Thank you Ginny 🙂

  28. Thank you so much for posting this! It was exactly what I needed to see this morning and I am looking forward to the workshop!

  29. Oh boy. I could sooooo use this right now. I’m in auto pilot mode right now with interspersed moments of despair. Spring can’t get here fast enough. Oddly, this is very unusual for me. I’m not sure if it is this long cold winter, turning 40 soon, or being a full time working mom. Hmmm…probably all of the above.

  33. Oh, I’m so in need of this right now. I will be following this exactly. I blogged about this a bit this morning. I should have come here first. Really, I’d love to just hang out and knit with you sometime. I think that would help tons. 🙂

  35. Yes I too deal with burn out around this time of year. Would love to win a spot!

  36. Sounds really interesting Ginny – I suffer with M.E. and frequently feel burnt out this sounds something really good and positive to try x

  37. I would love to take part in this. Today I feel the emotion of my sons accident 5 months ago is finally hitting home. I totally feel Burt out. I need/want to get my life back on the level x

  38. I would so love (need!) to win a spot. Thank you for the opportunity. $65 is a bit steep for me right now…so to win would be an extra blessing.

  39. This workshop sounds so wonderful and perfect for this time of year. I’ve been suffering from burnout or depression or something and I know that I need help getting back on track.

  41. Sounds like something I would enjoy learning from, please put me in for a chance to win. Thanks 🙂

  42. I would love to win this. I have just gone through a family loss, and I am a homeschooling Mom of
    two dynamic kiddos! I would love to restore instead of crash and burn. Thank you for the
    opportunity to win!

  45. I’ve been looking for a Lent devotional, and I can see this going along nicely with the season of preparation. Thanks.