Meet the Author
Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me
For education only, not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
Avoiding Burnout This Spring: Planning Your Mental Health for May
🚲 Maintaining the Pace
We have officially moved through the spring thaw. By now, the energy in the Junction is shifting, patios are opening, High Park is blooming, and the pace of life is accelerating. While this energy is exciting, it can quickly become a burnout trap if we don’t carry our boundaries forward. This is often when stress and overwhelm begin to build, even when things look positive on the surface.
Why You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy
Therapy doesn’t have to be a last resort. It can be:
• A steady place to come back to yourself
• A way to notice stress before it becomes burnout
• A container for asking “What do I actually need right now?”
Like tending a garden, sometimes we prune, sometimes we rest. But it’s the regular tending that makes the difference.