Stoicism and Self-Compassion

Stoicism is great. So is self-compassion.

A note on work-life balance at times when we might be struggling more than we can continually support.

NOT everyone has access to EAP and paid leave. If you do have access, you could benefit from or highlight the availability and OK-ness of it in a supportive way.

There isn't an immaculate balance of work ethic and self-care. Rather, it's more about navigating the outcomes of our best-informed actions:

...learning, informing, re-learning, and re-informing.

Having a confidante or being an ally can make a world of difference.