Being constantly busy has begun to feel like the norm for many people. Between work responsibilities, family demands, and the everyday tasks that fill our schedules, it can feel like you’re jumping from one busy season straight into another without time to recover.

Many women move through their day carrying an invisible checklist. Appointments to schedule, meals to plan, reminders to send, emotions to manage, problems to anticipate. Even during quiet moments, their minds still run through what needs to happen next and who needs their support.

January has a way of making people feel like it’s time to start over and turn over a new leaf – everywhere you look, there’s messaging about setting New Year's resolutions to become a better, healthier, more productive version of yourself.

How self-compassion improves mental health.