FFS: How can improv can help you beat burnout
Challenge: Share what you do to hack a hotel room for good sleep.
Client Win This Week
“I hit my goal of doing my wind-down routine 4 out of 7 nights this week! I’m excited to see the changes in my sleep.”
Go Long in the Wild!
LinkedIn has a post from this week on why doing less and being mindful in your strength workout is more beneficial than trying to squeeze everything into the allotted time you have for exercise. Check it out!
I decided to brave into the unknown of using Instagram to poll followers on the worst aspect of hotel rooms and received some passionate answers both publicly and via DMs. Check it out and if you haven’t commented, let me know what you think.
Learning from Amy Poehler on how improv can help you beat burnout
Given that we had a bonus Tuesday this month, I took a slight detour from my experience with burnout. I wrote about how Amy Poehler’s MasterClass on Improv can be a useful tool on keeping burnout symptoms at bay. She had 9 golden rules, but these were my faves:
"Take Up Space" isn't just about spreading out; it’s about owning your presence, setting boundaries without guilt, and finding joy in every moment. Outcomes are fleeting but the grind is everyday. It's a reminder that you've got every right to stand tall, especially in a world that often tells women they're past their prime.
"Don’t Worry About Being Cool"—Amy hits home with just being your authentic self, using her own journey through comedy as a map for navigating personal and professional life without getting caught up in appearances. Let’s face it - most people can see through the fake. Amy also talks about how mistakes are inevitable in improv but are opportunities to explore new directions, which builds resilience and creativity. Translation: You’re probably the only one beating yourself up on not being perfect. No one else is.
Myth Monday
This week’s Myth Monday focused on weather comparisons between Seattle and NYC. Seattle has more rainy days BUT NYC gets more inches of rain per year!
Challenge of the Week
Following up on last week’s WSJ mention and the above mentioned IG post, what hacks do you use to improve your chances of a good night’s sleep on the road?
Thank you for spending time with Go Long. Your feedback and comments are always welcomed and appreciated.
Have a great weekend!
PS — I’m doing my own challenge this month of working to get outside within 15 minutes of waking up for 10 minutes. The goal is to see the impact on my sleep quality.