Testimonials - ARE U Motivated

University of Florida Dial Center Testimonial

In October 2024, Sarah led a workshop with our Center faculty on the topics of burnout and resilience. As educators and scholars in the field of Communication Studies, we have a lot of background in this area, but it is a credit to Sarah that she brought a fresh perspective to a familiar topic. Her style is deeply compassionate and engaging, and she led all of us through several very useful exercises that we will return to again and again. I would highly recommend Sarah Livingstone to any organization or group looking to go a little deeper with one another to build a culture of self-care.

Cheers, Emily

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Emily Rine Butler, Ph.D.

Instructional Professor & Director

William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies

University of Florida

University of Florida Dial Center Testimonial

On October 31, 2024, Sarah Livingstone, MSW gave the entire faculty of the William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida a workshop on Burnout Prevention. We learned about the definition and history of burnout, as well as the meaning of resilience. I found the workshop to be deeply useful and engaging. Sarah’s professional yet conversational style was able to not only hold our attention, but made us learn deeper. I also found her use of various scenarios meaningful and relatable. As an academic with both scholarly and administrative responsibilities, I found it to be very useful for my career. I highly recommend Sarah Livingstone!

Pasha Agoes, Ph.D.

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Assistant Instructional Professor/Undergraduate Coordinator

Academic Manager, UF/BIU Cooperation

William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies

University of Florida

Santa Fe College Student Services Testimonial

The presentation was mind-blowing. The part that stood out to me most was about how to refresh and how to give yourself a pat on the back. It’s really astounding how we work and don’t realize the impact that it has on our daily lives. I never realized how easy we can be burned out from stress and demands from work and home and maintaining that delicate balance… This program has reminded me that I need to take time for me.

Renee Williams

Senior Financial Aid Specialist
Clock Hour Programs & EPI

Office of Financial Aid
Santa Fe College

3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606

sfcollege.edu

The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Testimonial

Sarah came in for a stellar presentation for the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals. She came in for a working lunch that left us feeling refreshed with new action items to improve our work/life balance. Who doesn’t feel burnout? With the world as it is and the pressures we feel to thrive not just at work but at home – this was an incredible workshop designed to help identity fatigue (physically and emotionally) and steps to take to address the symptoms to help you take a healthy moment to yourself and breathe. I highly recommend Sarah and Are U Motivated for anyone in a workplace, school, or organization who feels the pressure of being pulled in a million different ways – and have a fun time de-stressing!

Justin Clement

Member Development Manager

The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

300 E. University Ave, Ste 100, Gainesville, FL 32601

Direct: (352) 363-6615