๐Ÿš— Mile Marker 4: Maintain Work-Life Balance and Self-Care

In the fast pace of Extension work, itโ€™s easy to blur the lines between professional and personal time. But sustainable impact starts with personal well-being.

This week, letโ€™s focus on protecting time for rest, renewal, and reflectionโ€”because taking care of yourself is taking care of your work.

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Insight:

Burnout doesnโ€™t come from doing too much, it comes from doing too much without pausing to refuel.

โœ… Quick Action Step:

Pick one way to intentionally disconnect this week:

  • Schedule a walk or movement break
  • Block time for reflection or mindfulness
  • Plan an upcoming day offโ€”and protect it

Then, commit to one small self-care habit you can repeat daily.

๐Ÿงญ Quote to Keep You Going:

โ€œAlmost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes... including you.โ€ โ€“ Anne Lamott

Let this be your reminder: you are your most important tool. Take care of it.