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What if you are exactly where you are meant to be? And your job was simply to figure out (and trust) your next move forward? What if your struggles, accomplishments, hard days, easy days, weaknesses, strengths, tears, laughter, bad times, good times were all happening for you, not to you? What if you are more […]

Life is throwing a curveball, there’s no doubt about it. It’s hard to know exactly what to say or do right now. You might be scared and more anxious than usual, trying to figure out schedule changes, unexpectedly working from home, schools closing and figuring out how to get your work done and care for your […]

Here’s a common question when it comes to slowing down, feeling less stressed and/or creating the change you want in your life . . . How is this possible when your company expects you to work more and more, even at the expense of your personal and family time? Or when you feel like you have ‘no […]

You might have the best intentions with your day to get something accomplished, be upbeat and calm, or support your team, but other people can derail your efforts, leaving you frustrated, impatient and behind. When someone is not delivering on their end and you are left to pick up the pieces so you can meet […]

Are your days always full of meetings? And you have a constant barrage of email and demands on your time? Do you feel like you aren’t addressing what’s actually important or making real progress? Or when you start feeling overwhelmed, you lose your focused attention, instead of zeroing in on what’s most important in the […]

Workplace stress is a common theme these days. And, with all the expectations in our days between our work and personal life, it’s easy to let the stress take over. It doesn’t have to be this way though. I spent the past summer researching the biggest challenges professionals face when it comes to stress at […]

While smartphones are great for taking photos, researching what restaurants to visit or adventures to explore while on vacation, they can also keep you connected to the daily stressors and responsibilities at work, home and in the news. Since many of us don’t “turn off” as often as we should in our day-to-day lives, “turning […]

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 […]

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 […]