What If You ONLY Worked 40 Hours a Week?

What If You ONLY Worked 40 Hours a Week?

If you spend all day in the office, it’s easy to forget that there are other ways to define success or measure what you’ve accomplished. You may believe that if you’re not putting in long hours and working late every night, then your career is...
No Time For Feelings

No Time For Feelings

Are you someone who thinks there is no time for feeling – you just have to get the job done? Perhaps you worry that your emotions will overwhelm you and you’ll end up acting them out.  Regardless of why you’re not taking the time to process your feelings, understand...
The Excuses We Hide Behind

The Excuses We Hide Behind

When a part of us that wants something is in conflict with a fearful part of ourselves, there is internal friction. These two parts rub against each other and often the fearful part wins. That is how self-sabotage comes into play. To complicate matters, we are often...
Wired to Win

Wired to Win

Without a doubt, it feels good to win. When we’re playing a game, when we get what we want, when we feel accomplished, we feel good. But why does winning mean so much to us? Understanding the answer to this question is pivotal because we often are willing to go to...
Perfectionism: Demands from the Inside

Perfectionism: Demands from the Inside

As a burnout coach, too often I’ve heard about high achievers burning out due to work related demands. Certainly, if your job is asking too much from you in too little time, it will create overwhelm and stress. Over time, that stress becomes chronic and you find...