The Calm Rebuild
A space for reflection, insight, and transformation.
This blog is where I share my journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and the strategies that made a difference in my life. Whether you’re navigating burnout, redefining self-care, or questioning how work fits into your wellbeing, you’ll find guidance, new perspectives, and practical tools to help you take back control.
A Donut, a Whisper, and the State of Work
It started with a casual radio segment about National Donut Day — the kind meant to “get people excited” about returning to the office. But beneath the pastry perks was something deeper: a quiet plea from workers trying to protect the little flexibility they have left, contrasted with leaders who take choice for granted.
Burnout isn’t just about stress or too much work. It’s about a lack of control, a lack of space, and a system asking more than humans have the capacity to give. This series uncovers the real burnout crisis: not balance, but capacity.
Business As Usual: When the World Is Not Fine, But Work Expects You to Be
What happens to our nervous systems when work expects business as usual during times of collective grief, fear, or uncertainty? A grounded reflection on humanity in the workplace—and how care, kindness, and attunement can help us lead and live differently.
What Welcomes a Nervous System?
Burnout doesn’t stop at resignation. Learn how the orientation phase shapes employee wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and long-term retention—starting from the very first interaction.
The System Wasn’t Built for Your Wholeness
Burnout isn’t just about work—it’s a system issue. This post explores the hidden stressors women carry and why true wellness means reclaiming your wholeness.