by Jason Lauritsen | Sep 9, 2020 | Wellness
About two weeks ago, I wrote about my realization that I was suffering from burnout. The response to the post was both affirming and concerning. Affirmation came in the form of messages and comments signifying I wasn’t alone. Others saw themselves in my situation....
by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 13, 2020 | Change
Embrace the suck. This is a familiar phrase for those who have served in the military. It’s a way to remind yourself or others that what you are doing is hard but important and that you need to keep going. The difficulty and discomfort of the experience are a...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week, our community experienced something that you hope no community anywhere ever must. A car crash took the lives of four high school girls and left a fifth in the hospital in serious condition and a lifetime of healing ahead of her. The community is reeling,...
by Jason Lauritsen | Mar 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week, while staying in Chicago for work, I ventured out to find a nearby sports bar to watch a basketball game and grab some dinner. In fairness, this wasn’t just any basketball game. I was planning to watch my beloved Duke Blue Devils play. And, I was...
by Jason Lauritsen | Nov 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Note: I’m writing a note of gratitude on the blog each day in November leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. My hope is that these posts will inspire you to do the same. Write an email, Facebook post, or a text to tell people they have made an impact on you....