Why it’s harder than ever to create a work-life balance
So many of us are chasing that elusive work-life balance. When you’re young, you just don’t have the experience or perspective to recognize that careers are a marathon, not a sprint and you have to remember to pace yourself because we’re all going to be working for a...
The Surprising Reason Why You’re Feeling Unproductive
At some point in our lives, we’ve experienced the feeling unproductive and stuck. Despite our best efforts, there are times when it’s hard to get (and stay) motivated. In a culture that places a high emphasis on being productive, many of us have become addicted to...
How To Combat Seasonal Depression During COVID-19
As the days get shorter and the darkness sets in, it’s normal to get into a slump. While many of us feel the “winter blues” to some extent, it can prove to be more difficult for others if seasonal depression sets in. And with holiday stress and COVID-19 to top it off,...
How to Tell Your Manager You Need a Break
Alexandra, new to the workforce, is finding it tough to know when it’s time to take a break. Her transition from full-time student to full-time employee has been overwhelming. When you’re in school and studying for finals you know you have a long break coming up,...
The Art of Asking Questions: How to Ask Questions That Connect Ideas and Drive Deeper Insight
When it comes to inspiring and motivating others, it’s not about what you tell them. It’s what you ask. So, what makes a great question? What types of questions can overcome resistance in an organization? What will spark a thought-provoking dialogue? Asking good...
Why Doing “Nothing” Isn’t Nothing
“I’m so burned out...I know this is what everyone has been saying but this has been a really hard year,” Sarah cried as soon as we started our session, “I mean I had all these summer plans that got cancelled and now I have no idea if I’ll be able to travel home for...
Communicating During Uncertainty: How to Bring Clarity to the Chaos
It’s one of the most critical life skills nobody talks about. It has the ability to transform our personal and professional lives. And the pandemic has been the ultimate test, forcing all of us to reexamine our strengths and weaknesses. I’m talking about communicating...
A Reason to Keep Looking for Love After Heartbreak
When I sat down to write this week’s article II felt incredibly stuck. This past week has been a hard one for me and my family. My husband and I had the make the decision to put our almost 15-year-old dog Rocco down.We got Rocco when he was only 10 weeks...
If You’re Always Focusing on ‘The Hustle’ You’ll Miss This Important Thing
This past week I’ve been sick...really, really sick. I haven’t been this sick in a long time and it has been rough.When you’re a kid being sick isn’t great but you get a few days off from school, your mom takes extra care of you and you get to watch bad...
If You Want to Receive More Love in Your Life, You Have to Love Yourself First
Today I want to talk about what it takes to love yourself. Not sorta, kind of love yourself but really, truly, deeply love yourself with such certainty that no matter what anyone said or did you wouldn’t doubt for a minute love. Learning to love yourself starts in...