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polar bears, permission paradoxes, and the mythical average person

My particular edition of neurodivergence meant that no matter my age, I was regularly questioning authority, looked for the best way to do something and not the "way it was always done." (Made me real popular as a kid... 😅) And yet I was still deeply conditioned and struggled to let go of the "s...

by Hannah Keyes — Jan 19, 2025 boundaries framework + tools productivity reflection research + science

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

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

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

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

peak golden girls era, dung beetles, and the evolution of work

Originally published August 11, 2024 First, I'm so excited you're here! Second, I'm even more excited to share the shifts in this newsletter with you 🎉 I wanted to make this a space with more than just insights where you can: Take a moment to pause.Learn something new.Get an actionable tip.An...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 22, 2024 mental health productivity research + science systems + processes time management

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