The first half is over. For some, it flew by rather quickly. For others, it seemed to drag on like a bad movie. It’s halftime now. The best coaches and leaders take this unique opportunity to assess, adjust and inspire a team. You can tell when a coach has lit a fire under a team when they come out of the locker room with confidence and arenewed hope.

If you are getting worn down from the season we are in, take a moment to be encouraged and find rest.

I hit a wall last Monday. I was going strong for the first few weeks, and I don’t know what happened, but I woke up Monday morning and I was anxious and irritable. I snapped back at someone that I care about where I am typically calm and respectful. I went from being hopeful and optimistic, to being down and depressed. I remember saying out loud to myself, “What is wrong with me today?”

Honestly, it felt a lot like grief.