The Anti-Burnout Action Plan: Rest, Reflect, Recharge, Restructure
Let me tell you something I know for sure: burnout is not your destiny. It’s not something you have to accept as the price of success, and it’s certainly not a measure of your worth. When I first read Emily Nagoski’s groundbreaking book “Burnout,” I felt that familiar tingle of recognition—you know the one I’m […]
From Demands to Despair: The External Forces Fueling Your Fatigue
I think we all know, burnout is real, and it’s hitting us hard in today’s non-stop world. I know we all have our own stuff going on, but let’s talk about what’s happening out there that’s pushing so many of us to the edge. First up, we’ve got these crazy job demands. I’m talking about […]
Stress-Proof Your Life: Simple Strategies for Lasting Peace
Stress is a part of life, but there’s stress, and then there’s STRESS. There is a big difference between acute and chronic stress. Now, acute stress? That’s that heart-pounding moment when you almost spill your coffee on your white pants or when you’re about to step on stage in front of thousands. It’s intense, […]
From Frazzled to Focused: Engage Your Zen Warrior Within
Have you found yourself paralyzed by indecision, doubt, and endless mind-chatter when it’s time to take action on important tasks? Well, you are not alone. We all have pesky inner “saboteurs” that love to derail our focus and fill our minds with distracting negativity. But fear not! Tucked away inside each of us is a […]
The Victim Saboteur
I think most of us would hesitate to accept that we may have the Victim Saboteur as one of our coping mechanisms. We don’t like to think of ourselves as victims. But the Victim Saboteur is very effective at least in the short term in helping us get our needs met. So it’s no […]
The Stickler Saboteur – My Way or the Highway!
The Stickler Saboteur has some many admirable characteristics. They are hard workers and dependable. If a project needs doing, they will be the ones staying late to make sure it is done “right.” Many people who are victims of this saboteur will admit that they are a “little bit perfectionistic.” They believe that there is […]
The Restless Saboteur – What’s Next?
May I introduce you to The Restless Saboteur? If you are driven by this saboteur you are probably already thinking that there are better things to do with your life then read a blog entry! The Restless Saboteur has a very hard time focusing on the present moment and feeling contentment in that moment. You […]
The Hyper-Vigilant Saboteur – Always Prepare for the Worst!
Life is dangerous. People cannot be trusted. If I am not prepared no one else will be. Thoughts like these are the constant refrain of the Hyper-Vigilant Saboteur. A person run by this saboteur is in an almost constant state of anxiety. This saboteur causes a person to doubt themselves and others. They want to […]
The Hyper-Rational Saboteur – It’s the “Right” Way to Be!
Have you ever met someone who under stress becomes super rational? (Maybe the person you’ve met with this characteristics is you! ) The bigger the crisis the more focused this person becomes-looking for the “right” answer. The Hyper-rational Saboteur tends to come across as detached, intellectual and private. They are often skeptical or cynical in […]
The Hyper-Achiever Saboteur – Now What’s Wrong with That?
The saboteur we will focus on today is the Hyper-Achiever. Our society honors the achiever (think the Olympics!) so that is why the Hyper-Achiever Saboteur is so sneaky. People who have this as one of their saboteurs are often reluctant to let it go. They give it credit for driving their success. In some ways […]