Fall schedules and responsibilities are now in full swing amidst the transitional period between seasons - which might have you feeling a bit off, too - and the political climate is SO MUCH RIGHT NOW.  It’s likely, and unsurprising, you’re feeling overwhelmed and drained, and as a result, you’re on autopilot or numbing out to just get through the days. It makes complete sense to choose one of those coping mechanisms, especially at this point of the year, because the shit you need to do (whether you want to or not) requires your attention however you can give it, plus the stuff you actually want to show up for matters to you too much to throw in the towel altogether.  The hard part about this approach is that staying numb or on autopilot will result in you being disconnected from the people you want to focus on showing up for AND unavailable to what those people need.  And it leads to you being disconnected and unavailable to yourself as well. The reality is: The people and causes and responsibilities you want to show up for need you to be tuned in and actively listening, with your whole self. In this week’s episode, the shit we need to talk about is: - Going on autopilot and numbing out isn’t working for us and are causing us to: * Not being tuned in properly to hear/see/witness the real needs - both on the surface and below of the people you want to serve * Become oblivious and even desensitized in many areas of life - Instead of numbing out or going on autopilot any longer, you need to stay present to what’s going on with you and others and take care of yourself. Ways to do this include: * Coming back to foundational self-care practices * Move through the day with mindful awareness and care for yourself in small ways * Tending to the type of energy you’re feeling, whether that’s anxious, angry/hyperfocused, or stagnant. Jump in for all the goodness!