If you lived in Iowa the past few years, you’ve probably heard of Caitlin Clark. In fact, if you lived anywhere with a TV, you’re probably familiar with the record-setting women’s college basketball player known for her logo threes and competitive spirit. Another key aspect to Caitlin's success? Her growth mindset on and off the court.

Mindfulness — paying attention on purpose — is everywhere these days. A variety of techniques are recommended to consciously observe thoughts, feelings and emotions, physical sensations, and the surrounding environment with curiosity and without judgment. We can be mindful when we are practicing seated meditation, preparing a meal, or walking the dog.

I am convinced that our reliance on compartmentalization has reached its limit for the roughest days. I fear pushing off the sadness and grief we experience in our important work can cost us mentally and physically in the long run. This begs the question: What can we do differently on some of our roughest and saddest days?