High achievers are pushing themselves until they can’t push anymore. Recognizing their breaking point, they are forced to take a break. This “burn it at both ends”, “drive till you drop” mentality only perpetuates burnout. Learn how to give yourself a break, and you’ll have a life you don’t need a break from.
Let me be clear…
I AM devoted to self care.
But, I have an issue with the self care industry.
The self care we're being sold, is rapidly becoming performative rituals at best,
and at worst, for the high achievers among us, it's descending into deeply harmful, paralyzing guilt.
Read MoreIn a world where everyone is trying to create faster and do more in less time, there’s a highly effective strategy that’s rarely talked about.
And yet, the most productive and happiest people among us are doing it regularly.
Practice this simple strategy and you can change the cadence of your life.
Read MoreIn our striving, lean in work culture, the secret to being a better leader is hard to see.
But once you figure this out for yourself, you’ll wonder how you ever lead well without it.
Read MoreAre you as surprised as I am by how fast this year has gone?
You most likely had business and personal goals you planned to meet this quarter, that fell flat.
I did, too. (I guess it’s just that way with a pandemic.)
Learn how to be ok when you miss the mark.