by Nicole Havelka | Feb 4, 2026 | Change Leadership, Creativity, Just Rest Podcast, Self Care, Social Justice, Uncategorized
How to Rest in a Time of Political Violence Liberating rest, burnout and reclaiming agency for activists, healers and people of conscience In this episode of Just Rest: Burnout Tips for Everyday Radicals, Nicole Havelka sits down with Dana Tenille Weekes — former...
by Nicole Havelka | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Setting Holiday Boundaries to Relieve Holiday Stress Your guide to reclaiming your energy, time, and money for a saner, more joyful season The holidays have a sneaky way of turning even the most grounded, values-driven humans into people-pleasing, overachieving,...
by Nicole Havelka | Apr 14, 2021 | Community, Creativity, Mindfulness, Pop Culture, Ritual, Self Care, Uncategorized
I don’t remember much from sixth grade, but I have vivid memories of my teacher’s after-lunch reading ritual. The ritual was simple: We’d read our way through a book, a chapter at a time each day after lunch and recess. I’m terrible at remembering details, but somehow...
by Nicole Havelka | Jul 13, 2020 | Change Leadership, Community, Healing, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
“Fine, God. What do you want me to do?” The question marked my first flailing, frustrated attempt at discerning my life’s purpose. Spurred by successive failed job interviews, I felt caught between the rocky cliff of now and the edge of not yet. I was miserable at my...
by Nicole Havelka | Apr 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Starting a new spiritual practice can feel upside down. These are practices that are supposed to ground you, focus you, center you. Ironically, the beginning of a new practice (or starting anything, really) does not feel that way. Starting meditation, yoga, or prayer...
by Nicole Havelka | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fear, anxiety and confusion may be taking an unhealthy grip on us. Already we were immersed in an anxious, divisive culture, and in walks the corona virus, threatening us, our loved ones and the most vulnerable among us. Yes, there’s lots to be anxious about. Here’s...
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