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As I support many of my clients in creating stronger boundaries to protect their time and energy, I am reminded of just how far I’ve come myself in this area! A few years ago, I used to work most evenings and weekends. I rarely said no (and was scared to do it). I constantly worried […]

Are you at the end of yet another 10 to 12-hour work day, feeling exhausted and realizing you haven’t even taken a moment for yourself? You know this pace isn’t sustainable, but you don’t know what you could possibly take off your plate or how you can get out of survival mode. People assume that […]

Let’s face it, you’re spread thin. Don’t get me wrong – you’re a powerhouse. You’re so freaking capable, you get things done and get them done really, REALLY well. But you’re also likely feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and tired of being pulled in so many directions between work and home. A lack of boundaries is keeping […]

You have likely said to yourself at some point “enough is enough!” You want to feel happier, be present and enjoy your family and personal time, and still do great work. But that feels impossible with the sheer volume of demands, emails, and expectations coming at you every single day. It’s. Too. Much. How many […]

The power and value of my work — and why I do it — is to empower others to be the confident, balanced leaders they want to be without sacrificing performance. To feel happier and prioritize well-being, have the time and energy for ALL the important areas of their life, and feel present and centered […]

How many times have you tried to leave work on time but it never works out? There always seems to be “one more thing” to do and what you think will take you 10 minutes ends up taking an hour and you still have . . . one more thing to do! But you know […]

Want to know what it takes to have confidence in yourself, even when the fear of failure is high? The kind of confidence where you won’t give up on what you really want just because you didn’t hit your goal or get the promotion. Yes, rejection and disappointment hurt, but you also know that it’s […]

Oh. NO. You know that feeling – the one where you suddenly realize that you said yes to something that you really did NOT want to do? When you get that pit of nervousness in your stomach as you wonder how in the world you will have time for the new project you just said […]

Dear Stacey, You’re drowning in everything to do.Slow down for a moment.Take a deep breath.Know that you’re worthy and good enough.It’s amazing how you have been showing up.But something has to give.You have too much on your plate.The answer isn’t working harder.You must say no to what matters less.You must no longer sacrifice what matters […]

Want to know the real reason you keep working long hours and not making your personal time more of a priority? Why you put high expectations on yourself to be there for your team and deliver, yet always feel like you are not doing enough? Or why you believe that you need to work harder […]