It’s frustrating when you can’t fight the interrupting behavior causing distraction. To just be clear, I’m not talking about others here. I’m talking about our own behaviors. The grabbing of your smartphone multiple times per hour. The busy body tendencies to keep your mind running and task list pil...
During any recovery you find new hurdles along the journey. Challenges that creep up worst than the last. For burnout one of the hardest parts after a glimpse light at the end of the tunnel is a another valley of darkness to crawl out of. These surprises were not events but unlearning what got you i...
A common reaction after my burnout from those close to me was "why didn't you say anything". When reflecting on that question, it's actually hard to answer. Saying something is that I would have had to recognize a line was crossed in which I'm no longer in control. Saying something would mean that I...
Lots of new people from the burnout and leadership community out here, so it's time to introduce who I am and why I'm here to guide you.
I'm a working Mom with three young children. Main hobbies are the outdoors - hiking, gardening, homesteading and herbals. Experience as a leader in human resourc...
We often don't think of our boss stressing out because it's 'what they signed up for' but burnout has no bounds or exceptions. This blog post is for the leaders who are feeling not just the pressure but chronic stress. You may have symptoms and signs which include: loss of passion, brain fog, feelin...
Did the title already seem exhausting to you? When we are in burnout, the last thing on the list is to do another activity. And yes, there is a level of too much action that will be counter-active. One action that may be worth your while to explore is serving others through volunteering. Here is why...
When reviewing my burnout recovery there were a few actions that really supported the journey. Let's just get it out there right now that I am not a morning person, never was. Even after getting up at 5:30am for the last seven years with kids, I still do not enjoy mornings. Yet here are my top 8 act...
The hardest part about change is establishing new routines and breaking the old ones. Since your brain likes to run on autopilot, the process can be difficult and why most people quit. According to Mayo Clinic, only 2.7% of Americans maintain healthy habits. It can take 18-254 days to establish an
...I'm here to tell you I was one of those people. One of the people that sat in the parking lot dreading going into work. Wondering if it will be another day of demands, obligations and overwhelm. There were three emotions usually running: hopeless, helpless or anger. While at first in my burnout reco...
When you become a parent, everything changes. A shift happens because of constant requests, more obligations and little time and energy left to support selfcare. The title of this blog post is sufficient as I am a working Mom of three and not a Dad. So I won't be speaking on behalf of Dads today. He...
When becoming a leader or looking at your skill upgrades, it's a sea of opportunities. That can be overwhelming to navigate. After reflecting on my own leadership journey and leaders I coach, it came down to the basic foundations of leadership. Look to discover, explore and establish actions in the ...
Having a hard time changing an old habit to a new one? Understanding the brain's hardwire pipeline triggers, routine and reward is important for success and sustainability. The triggers will remain the same, but switching up the routine response and what is the reward is the change. Don't fight the ...
