Last year I wrote,
“Admitting that you are burned out can be hard, but many of us face it, some of us on a yearly basis (or more). My friend Elizabeth Foss has battled burnout herself, and she has created a workshop to help those of us who are suffering, recover joy. As my close friend, Elizabeth 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. She has poured herself and her wisdom, the kind that has grown through life experience, into her Restore workshop.”
This year, Elizabeth is offering her Restore workshop again, this time expanded to include all of Lent up through the week after Easter. Having taken part in the workshop last year, as both a contributor (we recorded a podcast together that is included again this year) and a participant, I know what a gift it is.
In Elizabeth’s words:
If you are feeling weary, frayed around the edges, or even falling apart at the seams, let’s make something beautiful together. If you go to bed exhausted and wake up tired and it all seems like to much too do, let’s journey together to a place of rest and peace. If you are willing to dig deep, do some soul-work, and seize the abundant joy that is Easter, let’s begin the restoration.
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.
Every Monday, there is a podcast with a guest who shares her own perspective on burnout. We talk about the value of friendships and strong marriages. We discuss exercise and nutrition and quiet time alone. Each podcaster brings her own unique perspective and offers something new. These are frank conversations about the real struggles women face as they endeavor to lead holy and excellent lives. We laugh together and we build each other up, inviting the listener along for the talk.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday bring each component of restoration into sharper focus. We explore themes of self-care—from adequate sleep to creating healthy boundaries to getting in a daily walk. Fridays are for using our hands. Each Friday, a tutorial for a simple craft or recipe is offered. We make nourishing soups, pretty guest towels, hand kitchen towels, healing herbal salve, efficient headbands for morning runs, and more simple things to make life a little more beautiful. In many cases, two version of the craft are offered—one with a little more detail and one for the mom with a baby on her hip.
Every day, throughout the workshop, quiet time alone with Jesus is encouraged and facilitated by brand new devotions. There is a quote to think upon, a short prayer, and a do-able daily action.
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To be honest guys, I don’t have a great Lenten plan for this year. I’ve been so overwhelmed with daily life the past few months, that I am having a hard time coming up for air. Maybe you are in the same boat? Maybe Restore is just what you are looking for, to help carry you through Lent and into the season of Easter?
You can find more information on the Restore website. Elizabeth answers questions here. You can register here.
Elizabeth is offering one Small Things reader a space in the workshop! If you are interested, leave a comment on this post. The winner is Lorena who commented, “this is something i need more than ever right now……..”
p.s. I am sharing this workshop with you because I believe in Elizabeth, and I believe in the good work she is doing through Restore.
Thank you for your generosity from one burned out mama!
this is just what my souls needs….. thanks so much for this opportunity….
How I need it! Because my family would benefit from it!
These last cold days of winter and the joyous prospect of Easter seems like the perfect time for restoration. It’s like the happy, buttery faces of daffodils were placed here specifically for that very purpose!
Oh, man. This would be great for me.
I would love this. Thanks for the chance.
I would so love to participate in the workshop.
I so need this right now! What a blessing to be able to discover tools to reduce my stress and be the mom my boys deserve. Thank you Ginny for offering this.
Hmm. This might be for me.
Restoration…..yes please!! Thank you for the opportunity.
thank you for the opportunity! I nursed my besr friend, Father Clarence W, through the last week of his life in October. We were friends years before he became a priest later in life. I miss him so! I would welcome a recharge…
I would love a chance – due to blizzard, had the computer off all day yesterday – hopefully I am not too late!
thank you
Karen
This sounds like an ideal way to spend Lent! I would love the chance to participate.
I would love this opportunity! Thanks for the chance!
This workshop was created with me in mind! I have been burnt out, stressed , overwhelmed and panicked since a few weeks before Christmas. And I want quiet time more than husband time. Help!
What a lovely opportunity! This looks like an amazing workshop, and something that I would love a chance to win! Thank you for offering it!
I would love this opportunity! Could be just what I need.
This sound like an answer to prayer.
I would love this!
I have never posted here, but really enjoy your blog, Ginny. This sounds like something I need, and my family needs for this season in our lives. Thanks for the chance, sounds like a wonderful tool to regain focus and joy. (If I don’t happen to “win” I just might try to find the funds anyway…it sounds that good!). 🙂
It would be a blessing to win a spot in this workshop!
I would love to win a workshop spot! It looks helpful!
I would love to take this workshop! It is not in the budget this year, but I will be adding it to next year’s budget.
Thank you for the opportunity!
I’d love a spot in the workshop! Thanks!!
Oh wouldn’t this be lovely? Thanks for the giveaway!
This looks so wonderful!
This sounds like a really lovely, healthy way to journey through Lent, I would love to participate!
Please, please, please. Thank you!
Sounds wonderful!
This looks wonderful!
Sounds like just what I need!
I would be interested! I have no plan for Lent either yet but am looking forward to refocusing on Jesus.
I remember you sharing this last year but did not sign up for it. I am feeling very burnt out as I try to make it through winter this year (and through my second pregnancy – 6 months along) and would love to use this retreat during Lent!
Ah, yes…restoration. May God bring restoration to us all as we seek to set apart this holy season to reflect on the cross.
Oh my! This workshop sounds just perfect. I would love to be part of it.
I would love to take Elizabeth’s workshop. I follow her blog and know about it, but just didn’t take the time (haha) to use her workshop last year. We’re all burned out to some degree and I am for sure.
This sounds like such a great worksop. Frayed around the edges pretty much describes me these days.
What a wonderful retreat, I would love to attend. Thank you for offering the chance to win a place. 🙂
This would be wonderful!
I would love this! I am looking for ways to bring Lent more into my daily living.
Sounds intriguing. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a lovely workshop.
This sounds so wonderful! Perfect for this frayed mama.
I would love this, I was just thinking that I should sign up for this before Lent begins.
I also don’t have a plan in place– Lent sort of snuck up on me this year. I would love to try this workshop!
This is something I need. Win or not, I need to look into it. Thanks!
This workshop sounds like just what I need right now! Thank you for the opportunity.
Sounds like just what I need to do this lent. Thank you!
Thank you for the chance.
I have wanted to participate in this both years . Each time there seems to be something big going on in my life that takes those funds. Restoring though, is for all of us in all phases of life. I pray that even though I may not make it again this year I can gain wisdom from those that do:))))))