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“You’re missing your life.” This whispered in my mind early in my corporate career, when I first desired a better work-life balance. I really, really cared about doing great work and performing at a high level. I had a strong work ethic (which I had to redefine for myself years later) and prided myself on […]

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 […]

Ever feel like the mental load is weighing you down? You’re not alone! You can have the best boundaries in the world, but if you still have a busy mind, you won’t feel balanced. In this short video, I talk about the mental load we carry, especially as women and moms, share my current experience with it, […]

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 […]

A few years ago, when I felt overwhelmed with everything to do, I would double down on my effort and hard work. I would put in longer hours, push through the overwhelm, and tell myself that when I got all caught up THEN I would slow down and give myself a break. But this approach […]

At the start of this week, I had big plans to move forward with a couple of projects to promote the book, get in final coaching sessions with clients, and wrap up lingering tasks before summer break. But as the days went on, I also found myself wanting to do only the most critical tasks […]

Do you find it hard to disconnect from work to take a vacation or really enjoy your personal time? Even though you’re feeling tapped out from juggling it all and you know you need a break. Or maybe you’re dreaming of vacation days and some downtime and fun with your family and friends. I get […]