Compassion fatigue

Helping Friendly Newsletter, 10.15.21

GM! ☕️
Here’s what you’ll find in today’s email:

1. A creator is…

2. Compassion fatigue

3. Mushroom suits

4. Circles around the sun

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1. A creator is…

I like Josh Spector’s definition of “creator.” It isn’t pretentious, it can encompass a wide range of activity, and it does not wait for external validation.

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2. Compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a kind of burnout, in which caring professionals find it difficult to access their usual empathy for clients, patients, and teams. It can occur over time or rapidly, in response to secondary trauma. If this sounds familiar, please know that compassion fatigue is an indicator of stress, not flawed character or a permanent state. You can work through it. And you are definitely not alone. Learn more here.

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3. Mushroom suits

October is an excellent time for practicing memento mori. I’ll be sharing a death education feature each week this month.

Up this week: what happens after we die. I can’t answer that question, but I’ll give you the next best thing. Here’s a 101 on green burial, including options like green cemeteries, eco-friendly caskets, and this awesome mushroom suit.👇🏼

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4. Circles around the sun

Yesterday I turned 44. Thank you for traveling with me last year! To join the birthday bash, cue up this 20-min jam.¹ I hope it will fuel a wildly creative session of work or play for you.

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Thank you for reading

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Treasure chest

I bet you find a gem ➔ should Facebook declare moral bankruptcy? | the gap between corporate wellness and what employees need² | you can’t create under surveillance | what Ted Lasso could teach clergy (and most leaders, IMO) | a star is born | next-level dream journal³ | Lisa Simpson’s bookshelf⁴ | dream big, porch babies👇🏼

trash jones @jzux

ahh sounds so fun but i already have plans

Have a great weekend! I’ll see you again soon.

Jenny

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2. Via Brave New Work Weekly.

3. Via Down the Rabbit Hole.

4. Via Mitch Anthony.