From Demands to Despair: The External Forces Fueling Your Fatigue
I think we all know, burnout is real, and it’s hitting us hard in today’s non-stop world. I know we all have our own stuff going on, but let’s talk about what’s happening out there that’s pushing so many of us to the edge. First up, we’ve got these crazy job demands. I’m talking about […]
Stress-Proof Your Life: Simple Strategies for Lasting Peace
Stress is a part of life, but there’s stress, and then there’s STRESS. There is a big difference between acute and chronic stress. Now, acute stress? That’s that heart-pounding moment when you almost spill your coffee on your white pants or when you’re about to step on stage in front of thousands. It’s intense, […]
Empty Tank? Understanding the Biological Limits of Stress
I want to talk to you today about something so many of us are dealing with – exhaustion and feeling worn out from all the stresses and demands at our workplaces. Do you relate? I know that feeling all too well myself. I’ve been reading this book by Emily Nagoski called Burnout, and it really […]
Unmasking the Silent Killer: How Discrimination Fuels the Burnout Crisis
I want to talk to you about the burnout epidemic caused by having to endure systemic discrimination day after day. And after reading Emily and Amelia Nagoski’s book, Burnout, I truly believe that a major cause, one that we don’t discuss nearly enough, is the crushing weight of having to endure systemic discrimination day after […]
How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself at Life’s Crossroads
When you come to a fork in your life’s road, it’s tempting to agonize over making the “correct” choice. But here’s a secret: the exact route you take matters far less than the mindset you bring to the journey. Every step is a chance to consult your inner Sage, checking that your path aligns with […]
Supercharge Team Ideation with the ‘Yes, And…’ Technique
We get so bogged down in the mundane and practical in life, don’t we? Always analyzing, criticizing, tamping down those wild ideas before they can even sprout wings. Well it’s time to reconnect with your inner innovator and dream big again! One of my favorite ways to unleash the untamed imaginings of the subconscious […]
Curiosity Killed the Cat, But Can Save Your Career: The Power of Explore Mode
Have you ever watched a tiny tot toddling along the shore, picking up stones, peering under them with unabashed curiosity to see what lies beneath? That’s the Sage (Our Wise self) Explore mode in its purest form – all fascination, wonder, with no agenda other than to discover. Even in the thick of calamity, the […]
The Victim Saboteur
I think most of us would hesitate to accept that we may have the Victim Saboteur as one of our coping mechanisms. We don’t like to think of ourselves as victims. But the Victim Saboteur is very effective at least in the short term in helping us get our needs met. So it’s no […]
The Stickler Saboteur – My Way or the Highway!
The Stickler Saboteur has some many admirable characteristics. They are hard workers and dependable. If a project needs doing, they will be the ones staying late to make sure it is done “right.” Many people who are victims of this saboteur will admit that they are a “little bit perfectionistic.” They believe that there is […]
The Restless Saboteur – What’s Next?
May I introduce you to The Restless Saboteur? If you are driven by this saboteur you are probably already thinking that there are better things to do with your life then read a blog entry! The Restless Saboteur has a very hard time focusing on the present moment and feeling contentment in that moment. You […]