Tuesday was Suicide Prevention Day.  Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death for 15-44 year olds, and that 20% of suicides stem from work related stress?

With this in mind, it is important to make sure you are not overworking yourself, and are taking time in the day to rest.  Here are some steps to take if you feel you need a mental rewiring:

1. Do a rest check on yourself.  On a scale of 1-10, how much mental and emotional rest do you get every day? 
2. Take back control of your mornings. Do you have a lot of external distractions crowding your brain with unnecessary information? Try to not look at your phone first thing in the morning, and give yourself a few hours of peace and quiet. 
3. Take a day off. Rest and fun are a key way to keep yourself staying creative. Have a picnic, hang out with friends, visit the beach, or whatever may bring you joy. 
4. Figure out when you get your best ideas. Is it in the shower, while you meditate, or...