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How are you showing up, following through, and caring for yourself today?

We were never meant to consume this constant flood of devastating images, endless opinions, and hard stories—all hitting our brains and hearts at full force. Yes, it’s incredible to be so connected and informed and it is also dangerously exhausting, causing division and harm in ways we may not even realize.

It’s more than okay—it’s absolutely necessary—to unplug, to step away from the screens and the noise to care for ourselves. Let’s remember that our devices can be tools for growth and true connection, only if we’re intentional, though.

Look up.
See and truly connect with the humans right in front of you.

Today, let’s check in—really check in—with the people we love, lead, and live beside. Ask the curious questions and wait for the real answers:
How is your grief today?
What has you worried right now?
What are you excited about?
What’s on your heart?
How are you showing up, following through, and caring for yourself today?

Here, right here, on the screen you are reading, I am really asking the above questions to you, I’ll start…

My grief is heavy and gorgeous today.
I am worried about the state of our country and about some of my friends.
I am excited to some cabin time and a pile of good books.
My heart is overcome for another year of this life I have created and that I am blessed with.
Today I am showing up for myself by locking myself out of social media and going to immerse myself in creekside cabin life with my little family for my birthday.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their two dogs, Gertie and Winston. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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