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Are you tired of just getting by each day and feeling discouraged that no matter how much you do, you seem to be falling further behind? When you have too many ‘must-dos’ and it feels like you’re constantly letting both your work and family down. When you want to stop feeling the constant pressure to […]
As summer fades and fall approaches, I’m reassessing my boundaries and priorities—both at work and personally. This ALWAYS involves saying ‘no’ more. No to what no longer serves me (even if it’s something good), distracts me, or drains my energy. To bigger commitments, like ending my engagement with a service provider this past week—a VERY […]
What if you kept it simple and ditched the ‘shoulds’? Last night, I went to a movie by myself. I’m only in the city for a couple of nights (I live at the lake in the summer), and it was a movie I really wanted to see. The simplest and easiest path was to just […]
I’ve spent the past few weeks at our cabin, enjoying the peace that only nature can offer. We’ll be heading back to the city soon, and I know I’ll miss my daily morning coffee by the lake! But even within those peaceful moments, the everyday messiness of life was never too far behind because — […]
You likely know you need to stop overworking, say ‘no’ more, and protect your personal time better. Maybe you’re feeling stressed to the max, cranky with people, or at your breaking point. You might believe that working harder and putting in all those extra hours is what’s leading to your stellar performance, or perhaps you […]
Struggling with inner conflict and stress? Ever feel lost in the moment when making a choice on how to navigate a situation? Lead with your values to help guide your choices. But sometimes, it can be tricky to figure out what our personal values are. So, what are they exactly? Our values are what truly […]
The phrase “work-life balance” is a funny notion. After all, work is a part of your life, as are family, relationships, personal interests, giving back to others and your health. So why the distinction between work and life? If you are at work, are you not living your life? If you are living life, are […]
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