Behavioral Resilience is More Than Productivity This week, my body made a decision that my mind did not want to make. It slowed me down. For weeks, I had been carrying a lot. Not just tasks but expectations, vision, and responsibility. The weight of making things happen. I was preparing…
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🍎 Fran Ellis Shares Her Fruit
Fran Ellis didn’t grow up thinking about legacy. She grew up in a small house in Christ Church, Barbados where the yard told more stories than anyone ever said out loud. There was a mango tree near the back that leaned slightly to one side, like it had been shaped…
Self-Talk: Is Your Inner Dialogue Leading or Limiting You?
“Speak to yourself like someone you are responsible for leading.” ~ adapted from Jordan Peterson Whose Voice Is It, Really? The voice within. You know it—the one that speaks up before you do. Sometimes it’s bold and affirming. Other times, it whispers doubts that echo louder than truth. And too…
Living the Resilience Tree Model
So often I hear people talk about resilience yet few share what it looks like for them. Below I will share with you the 4 components to Living the Resilience Tree Model. You can use these strategies at any time to increase your resilience in a given situation or season.…
Living the “Resilience Tree Model” - Bloom or Burnout
When I first saw the enclosed image posted by @PositiveOutlooks on Facebook a year ago it reminded me of the output tenant of the Resilience Tree Model – #leaves, #fruit, etc. The tenant recognizes that when you give advice, teach, or share your experiences, that reflective activity helps you to realize what you have gone through…


