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What would it be like?

Doing the work of healing is a full-time job.
A full-time job on top of an already full life.
A full-time job and full life, all while feeling like shit.*

My morning routine alone:

Jump out of bed upon waking, even if it’s only 5:30 am, because laying there isn’t good for hormones and my cortisol levels.
First meal of supplements and tinctures
Dry brush
Rebound for at least 3 to 5 songs
Work out
PT and stretches
Take binder
Walk the dogs outside
30 minutes in infrared sauna blanket
Read
Pray
Breakfast shake
More supplements
Nasal wash
Cold shower

The full-time job of healing that’s a pain in the ass and can really feel unfair. Except choosing to heal from that space only made me sicker.

So every morning, I choose the work of healing through the lens of grace, love, and the chance to serve well…myself and then the world.

*the next time you find yourself judging someone’s best, try getting curious about what it takes for them to show up in the world every day first. ?

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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