People toss around the word “burnout” a lot these days. Every time I speak about burnout to a group or at a conference, people come up to me wide-eyed afterward, saying, “This is what’s wrong with me! I just thought I was exhausted and stressed.”...
Conscientiousness increases your chances of success, but can leave you stressed and at risk of burnout. “When your conscientiousness impels you to take on more than you can handle … you risk your physical health.” –Susan Cain Conscientiousness is Both a...
Communication skills are the key to successful, healthy relationships. Do you find it hard to speak up for yourself? Are you afraid of what might happen if you say how you really feel? If you spent a lot of your life around unsafe people, at some point you probably...
We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose. – Bob Goff. In this era of social media, where everyone’s carefully curated lives are so relentlessly on display, comparison can drive you insane. At the very least, it will probably make you...
Ah, difficult people. Have you ever felt really frustrated or annoyed with someone’s behavior, maybe even deciding to dislike or shun them, only to find out afterwards that there was a good reason for them to be having an “off” day? Have you been that rude...
Who are the people you frequently compare yourself to? If you’re not sure, try asking yourself this: Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours? It might help to think of the last time you checked your Facebook or Instagram feed. Did any updates from other...
