Category: Burnout

When adaptation becomes survival

Leanne is sat in a pink sweater sits comfortably on a chair, smiling softly at the camera. Beside her, a small black and white dog is stretched out on the carpet in front of a fluffy blue pet bed, creating a cozy and serene scene at home.

It can feel creative, wise, and freeing to find a different way of doing things. A way that works with your body instead of against it. A way that helps you keep going, keep moving, keep living.

And then there are times when adaptation does not feel inspiring at all.

Ants, Elephants, and other critters

A cartoon image of 3 elephants, 2 are babies. Some red ants are in front of them. They look like they are talking to each other.

That’s where Ants and Elephants and The Saturday Ant Mob come in. They are Zoom opportunities for a little bit of accountability, motivation and cheerleading for life tasks.

It Wasn’t Just a Tick Bite 😱

Leanne's eyes looking down at the camera with smudges underneath

So, can you believe it? I’ve got Lyme Disease. On top of everything else I’m already managing with hormones and endometriosis, this feels like a cruel extra. I don’t feel that great to be honest.