"Through this program, I've learnt great ways to shift the overwhelming emotions through naming them and giving them compassion"

Before this program, I was feeling incredibly burnt out, to the extent that my brain even felt swollen and I was struggling to hold onto memories (short term). Through this program, I've learnt great ways to shift the overwhelming emotions through naming them and giving them compassion. Another big thing that I have held onto is the brain's need for deep focus (something that I give my brain a lot of) and deep restoration (something I don't necessarily do). So I started practicing things with a different intention - my morning movement, I shifted from 'this is something I have to do' to 'this is something I get to do that's going to make me feel good', I've revisited meditation that lapsed, I've tried to hold things lightly. And I have invested time daily in simply letting my mind wander - giving it the ability to simply 'be'. I can see how this will help me to help others.