Years ago, my husband gave me a sign that says, “Surely as cometh the Winter, I know there are spring violets under the snow.” This quote is by Robert Henry Newell from his 1871 book of poetry, Versatilities.

As we head into fall 2021, the weather is changing. Cooler temps and shorter days may make us feel lower energy. We may even feel more relaxed as our circadian rhythm adjusts to the changes in daylight.

The word resilience might make us think of someone strong and resourceful who is never down or out. A resilient person just keeps going.

Having just come back from a short vacation, I was reminded of the importance of what we all like to call self-care. We all talk about it and we all say we should do it, but I know a lot of us keep putting it off. I must confess I am one of those people who say, “I should take care of myself,” but often puts the needs of my profession and others ahead of my own. I guess it's just easier to say no to yourself than to somebody else.