Are you so busy that you believe there’s no time for fun? You’re barely squeezing in the basic necessities to keep yourself, and maybe a family, alive that you can’t possibly imagine how you could find even a moment for
If you want to be there for your job, for your loved ones, for anyone – you must take care of yourself! But it’s challenging to find the time for self-care. And if you think it’s impossible to do, then
Are you the go-to resource at your company? Is your calendar monopolized by meetings where others asked for your collaboration? Whether you’re the one with all of the knowledge or you truly find joy in helping others, there’s a time
While I’m not a big supporter of New Year’s resolutions, I never want to be called a quitter! How about you? Watch this video to find out about “Quitter’s Day” and how you can rebel against it!
As much as you may want to be in a state of gratitude and joy as the holidays are upon us, the reality is that we’re currently surrounded by an extreme amount of negativity. I have a process that I
In last week’s video I shared the signs that indicate you’re on the verge of burnout. So what happens if they’re happening to you? What next? Since burnout occurs when workplace stress is not properly managed, your first step will take place at
I believed that what I was experiencing were signs of approaching burnout, but it turns out that I was already over the edge and what I was experiencing were SYMPTOMS of burnout that consumed me mentally and physically. If you’re
I’m frequently asked, “Colleen, what can I do if I’m feeling burned out or stuck yet I can’t leave my job?” I wondered the same thing immediately after I crashed that December evening in my office! For the several months
Though it’s been several years since I first-hand experienced burnout, I will never forget the pivotal moment, or the feeling of drowning every day for months, or the fear I felt that at any moment Matt, my husband, would pack
By spring of this year, over half of American workers reported being burned out. I’m not surprised! You’re probably not either, especially if you’re there now or on the way to hitting that #burnout wall. Burnout is not to be dismissed! It’s an
Shortly after I celebrated my 10-year work anniversary, I found myself in a situation that challenged my resilience, my ability to mentally and emotionally deal with this crisis. While I’ve faced other circumstances that tested my strength in the past,
In the 1986 John Hughes hit movie, Ferris Bueller skips a day of high school to spend it in the city of Chicago. While I’m certainly not suggesting to become a young delinquent, I do believe Ferris was onto something
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