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Let’s talk about getting better at flexing in your day or week. In busy everyday life—where each minute can carry its own set of demands—feeling balanced can often feel like walking a tightrope. To flex is to adjust and adapt as needed to your week, your day, or even the next five minutes… especially when […]

Do you feel pressure to reply instantly to others, whether it’s an email from your manager, a Teams message from a co-worker, or even a text from a friend? Or perhaps you expect that from others? And when they don’t reply right away, you worry they’re ignoring you or question if they’re on top of […]

I hope your summer is treating you well so far. I took some time off in July and am easing back into a work routine—while still living at the lake. It’s been a season of late nights with teens, a slower pace, summer fun… and the occasional test of boundaries with other people. So, as […]

Is summer vacation right around the corner for you? Or perhaps it’s a few weeks away, and for now, you’re navigating work with the kids off school or it’s just regular, everyday life. Maybe you’re feeling so overwhelmed that you can’t wait for a break. Or maybe, like me, you’re feeling like you gave it […]

Do you ever find that you can’t seem to calm your racing mind when everything around you feels hectic? Or catch yourself getting stuck on something small bothering you—even when everything around you is calm and good? That anxious feeling sneaks in, stealing your sense of peace. And instead of being present in the moment, […]

I put a post on LinkedIn earlier this week about how—like our devices—we all need time to recharge and reset. Each day, and whenever we need it. Whether it’s a few minutes to walk outside, saying no to something that’s draining your energy, or simply pausing to breathe and let go of what’s stressing you […]

What if you didn’t take it personally? That snarky or dismissive comment.A genuine miscommunication.Someone saying no to you. Whether it’s from a coworker, a family member, or someone else. Leaving you feeling hurt, misunderstood, or rejected. Your mind spinning with assumptions about their intentions or what they think of you. We’ve all been there. It’s […]

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, […]

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 […]

Writing a book has been a truly humbling experience—and probably the biggest project I’ve taken on since my corporate days! The past few months of working on this project have reminded me of just how far I’ve come from the days of overworking and burning out. AND how I still apply SO much of what […]