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The Transformation Journal
Workplace Wellness & Well-being
Mindfulness & Resilience
Burnout Recovery & Self Care
Personal Growth & Storytelling

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Reclaiming Resilience: A Journey Towards Collective Care

Resilience is more than a buzzword—it’s the ongoing process of adapting, healing, and moving forward in the face of adversity. In this blog, Patlee Creary, PhD, explores how to reclaim resilience from unrealistic expectations and redefine it as a supported practice shaped by care, context, and community. Learn why resilience is not just an individual trait but a set of factors influenced by support systems, and discover how to embrace resilience on your own terms.

Patlee Creary

Aug 17, 20256 min read

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"Quick, look busy!" The Mental Health Benefits of Rest, Idleness, and Mindful Downtime

Stefan Sagmeister’s TedTalk, The power of time off , blew my mind back in 2009. In the seventeen-and-a-half-minute talk, Sagmeister...

Patlee Creary

May 30, 20255 min read

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The Importance of Mindfulness Retreats for Caregivers and Professionals

Mindfulness retreats help caregivers and professionals recharge, build resilience, and return to daily life with clarity and purpose.

Patlee Creary

Feb 27, 20253 min read

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Rebuilding from Microaggressions & Microtraumas: 4 Strategies for Healing and Inclusion

Learn how to recognize, repair, and speak up when microaggressions happen.

Patlee Creary

Dec 23, 20243 min read

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Unconventional Burnout Recovery Strategies: How to Level Up with Mindfulness and Resilience

Burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s a collective challenge. Recovery requires flexibility, resilience, and a shift in perspective.

Patlee Creary

Nov 28, 20244 min read

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5 Reasons to Practice Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is a challenging practice. Here are five reasons to keep building this mindfulness skill.

Patlee Creary

Feb 9, 20233 min read

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The Benefits of Disappointing Others: Changing Self-Story Patterns to Promote Your Mental Health Needs.

Here is a life-giving truth: When you satisfy your needs, you reclaim your sovereignty and your mental and emotional health.

Patlee Creary

Aug 15, 20225 min read