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Quote from Justine Froelker, a Workplace Mental Health Speaker

You can’t give what you don’t have

My email vacation setting was on for a whole week.

I spent quality time with family, chosen and not, and only have one picture to prove it because instead of documenting, I chose presence.

I read two novels.

I watched a movie.

I played in my wildflowers.

I implemented new disconnection practices around less phone time, especially in the morning and at night.

I took long walks every day without music or a podcast playing, just me, my thoughts, and of course, three little dogs and a stroller (a dog one).

I rested.

I was present.

I refilled.

The work waited for me.

And the work will be better served because I took a break.

Because you can’t give what you don’t have.

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 three dogs. 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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