“Why am I like this?” “I’m just exhausted.” “I have no passion anymore.” If those thoughts have crossed your mind recently, you are not weak. You are not failing. You may simply be weary. And weary is a word Scripture understands well. The dictionary defines weary as “exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness; having […]
If December is known for being packed with events, obligations, and emotional overload, then May—especially for parents, teachers, and students—deserves its own label: Maycember. It’s the season of awards nights, final projects, sports banquets, graduation parties, teacher gifts, and a calendar that seems to mock your need for sleep and margin. And unlike December, May comes […]
The first time someone told me I was showing classic signs of burnout, I laughed. The person sitting across from me was someone I trusted; but rather than heed their observation, I recounted how busy I was and how everyone makes mistakes. They just smiled. I knew I was stressed, but burned out? No way. […]
Ryan Berg is the Director of Counseling at Luma Counseling. Ryan’s extensive education, training, and experience from over a decade serving as a counselor have uniquely equipped him to coach and care for the Luma counselors as they care for their clients. In addition to his work at Luma, Ryan serves as the Assistant Pastor of Soul Care at College Park Church.
