In many ways, it feels like our journey is just getting started, but I am so hopeful for Evan’s future. I am also incredibly proud of the fact that he still asks me to share his story. He understands the shame and stigma attached to mental illness and Autism and wants to help change that. As a mom, this is my proudest accomplishment.
We tend to prioritize physical health (going to the gym, eating right, getting enough sleep), but mental health is just as – if not more – important.
Raising a child with mental illness and Autism has been my resilience-building breeding ground. We began therapy when Evan was just 11-months old, and he has been in one form of therapy or another ever since. The lessons we have learned from countless therapists have been invaluable.
The ability to embrace uncertainty, navigate ambiguity, and use adversity as a tool for growth are the new leadership currency and the fastest path to resilience. Resilient leaders have teams with higher productivity, greater team well-being, higher levels of engagement, and better outcomes.
Be Where You Are When You’re ThereBe Where You Are When You’re ThereBe Where You Are When You’re There How many times do you catch yourself not being present? Research shows we spend almost half of our time thinking about something other than what we are doing. And according to another study, 86% of smartphone…