Is perfectionism and shame the same thing?

Do you ever struggle with perfectionism? (My hand is raised) Have you ever thought about “being a perfectionist” and “being afraid of what will people think” as the same thing? Watch this three minute clip from Oprah’s Life Class to make you think differently. Looking to set some new authentic goals? Let’s talk.

Maybe the Smallest Wins are the Big Ones…

Lately I’ve haven’t been feeling excited about much. I’m sure I’m not the only one, so I though it might be something worth addressing. A few months ago I came across an article in the New York Times, that talks about the concept of “languishing”, a word that I hadn’t ever come across. Someone whoContinueContinue reading “Maybe the Smallest Wins are the Big Ones…”

You know those people who are always productive? Want to be one of them?

I think this discussion could help you become more productive and also help you learn to be kinder to yourself. Productive people are those unicorns that a lot of others are jealous of. I’ve heard different versions of this over the years:  “How does she do it? Work 40+ hours a week, meal prep, readContinueContinue reading “You know those people who are always productive? Want to be one of them?”

Work-Life Balance: What Does it Mean?

The work-life balance competency is defined as “Someone who maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life so that one doesn’t dominate the other; is not one-dimensional; knows how to attend to both; gets what they want from both.” In this work from home age, I’ve been thinking a lot about how this affectsContinueContinue reading “Work-Life Balance: What Does it Mean?”

What Makes a Good Leader?

My father told me this joke when I was in high school, it went something like this:  A man walks into a job interview and the  recruiter asks him: ‘What is your biggest strength?” The interviewee replies “I’m a really great follower, and take direction very well!”  The interviewer then replies “You’re hired! Everyone IContinueContinue reading “What Makes a Good Leader?”

How to Set Career Goals During COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone on the planet. Of course the way this manifests in our daily lives looks so different person to person. From numbers reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2020, the current unemployment rate is 11.1 percent. These numbers can sound daunting. Especially if you are an employedContinueContinue reading “How to Set Career Goals During COVID”