Leadership Without Burnout Newsletter
Wellness wisdom & sustainable strategies for BIPOC leaders who refuse to burn out.
Announcements and updates about Tamisha Williams Consulting will also be shared. Previous newsletters can be found on Substack.
Emotional Rest: Because your leadership can't run on empty
"When your emotional tank is running on fumes, even 8 hours of sleep won't refill it."
In this week's newsletter, we dive into emotional fatigue and why BIPOC women and nonbinary leaders are especially vulnerable to this leadership energy-vampire. You'll discover:
Why hiding your authentic self is depleting your leadership superpowers
How to recognize when you're emotionally running on empty
The revolutionary rest that comes from emotional authenticity
Embrace Boundaries for Lasting Wellness
Boundaries aren't just about saying "no"; they're about saying "yes" to yourself. My reflection on boundaries as a necessity for ongoing wellness as I prepare to celebrate my 40th birthday.
I’m Doing What’s Counterintuitive
Dive into the power of pausing and prioritizing well-being in my newsletter! Taking intentional downtime to recharge and reset. Check out my rest list, reflections, and tips for embracing rest in any schedule. Let's activate our sage brains together! #RestAndReflect
Goodnight Mind
Sometimes, I suffer from a racing mind. It’s doubly annoying at night, when all I want to do is rest. I’ve come up with a proactive solution. The nighttime routine that quiets my mind.
Going Grayscale: It’s time to rest.
How restored I feel on the other side of rest depends on whether I’m resting in a way that meets my actual needs. Learn about the 7 types of rest and assess your rest needs. Honor your needs accordingly.
Permission to NOT do the thing
"It is okay for some things not to get done.
It is okay for some things to get postponed until we have greater capacity.
It is okay to set a goal and adjust it to respond to your current needs.
It is okay not to do the thing."
March 2022: doing hard things that make space for ease in my life
March 2022 - Let’s discuss doing hard things that make space for ease in our lives, being mindful of the spaces we’re sponsoring people into, affirming Black children’s imaginative play, and rest as resistance.