Every year, I deliver a training series to the staff and faculty of a major university. This year, the challenge was clear: people felt powerless, anxious, and adrift in constant change.

It feels like the pressure is on, doesn’t it?

Well, this is embarrassing. For over a decade, I suffered through migraines for half the month—debilitating fatigue, days-long headaches, and waves of sadness that made me feel useless. Then I’d bounce back, full of energy and optimism… only to crash again.

We talk a lot these days about overcoming anxiety—but sometimes, the most powerful move is to embrace it.

Almost every morning, I wince.I walk into a chorus of complaints. My 4-year-old refuses to put on clothes because he’s “too cold.” My 10-year-old glares at the lunch I packed. I love them deeply. They’re incredible. But the whining...it's grating.