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, […]
Are You Burned Out? Top 10 Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Burnout is no joke. It’s like your mind, body, and soul are just completely fried from too much stress and not enough self-care. And let me tell you, if you don’t deal with it, it can lead to some major issues like depression, anxiety, and even physical illnesses. So, how do you know if you’ve […]
From Frazzled to Focused: Engage Your Zen Warrior Within
Have you found yourself paralyzed by indecision, doubt, and endless mind-chatter when it’s time to take action on important tasks? Well, you are not alone. We all have pesky inner “saboteurs” that love to derail our focus and fill our minds with distracting negativity. But fear not! Tucked away inside each of us is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embrace Empathy: Your Guide to Inner Peace and Power in 2024
As we begin this new year it is often an opportunity for our inner critic to get busy! “You didn’t do enough last year. You better get busy this year.” This world can be so harsh, can’t it? So many people attacking themselves and others for not meeting impossibly high standards. It breaks my […]
Freeing Yourself from Your Saboteurs!
In the last 9 blog posts I have covered each of the saboteurs. It may be tempting as you become aware of your saboteurs to think about fighting back against them. That never works! Because as you fight against them you are actually judging them and while doing that you are activating your Judge […]
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 […]