One really cool way to manage burnout is with job crafting. This allows you to do MORE of the stuff you love at work and LESS of the stuff that drives you crazy. Think of every task, client, role, or duty as a magnatile. Some of the tiles you like and the colors please you; […]
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Is it hard to find how to say no? How many times have you found yourself saying YES when you’d rather yell NO? I had a coach tell me, “if it isn’t a hell yes, then it’s a solid no.” And, I come back to this mantra often as I juggle social commitments, civic engagements,
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“Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.” ~ Russell H. Conwell For all my success at the office, the question I most frequently get asked is: How do you have so many friends? This ongoing conversation has taught
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“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth What do you do for yourself that brings you joy? Not your husband. Not your kids. Not your boss. Not your friends. What do you do for YOU? Not too long ago, I couldn’t list one thing that I did purely for myself that brought
You know it’s true. We spend so much time working, running our households, giving back to our communities, our endless to-do lists, and pursuing our goals that we forget one crucial element to our well-being and happiness. PLAY. When is the last time you played? And it doesn’t count if you play with your kids
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