Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
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While it may not scream wellness!
To me, doing good means having a generous spirit, she says.
This takes different forms.
To me, doing good means having a generous spirit, she says.
This takes different forms.
Sharon Salzberg is the founder of Insight Meditation Society and the author of 11 books, including her latest,Real Change.
Below, she provides tips for how to help others on an ongoing basis without getting burnt out.
How to help others on an ongoing basis without getting burnt out.
Doing good isnt always setting aside an hour each week to volunteer or donating money, she says.
The key, she says, is to be more aware of your surroundings.
Living a life of doing good is made up of small actions, not necessarily giant ones.
Salzberg points out that no one personor even one amazing nonprofit or advocacy groupcan solve all the worlds problems.
So think about what it is that gets you fired up.
This could be a weekly call with a friend, for example.
Take time to rest
Generosity of spirit has to come from somewhere.
Sharon Salzberg is the founder of Insight Meditation Society and the author of 11 books, including her latest,Real Change.
You cannot pour from an empty cup, Salzberg says.
And its true:Self careis vital for being able to maintain the momentum to do good.
This will lead to living a life of generosity and compassion.
And thats the key to maintaining your momentum.
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