It’s evident, just by watching my toddler, that we were born to play. There is a natural curiosity that children exhibit (some more than others!) that seems to get lost as we grow up and take on more responsibilities. New research, however, shows that we truly need to play; read that article here. Remember to “play” this…
Category: Career
Working Moms: Stop apologizing
Working outside of the home and having kids (especially young kids) is tough, particularly for mothers. (Hard for dads too, but in a different way.) While our society encourages women to “lean in,” it’s okay to “lean out” too. Work will always be there; your children won’t always need you in this way. Work smart…
Burnout: Setting Boundaries
Do you feel burned out in your current job or position? Psychology Today’s article, “Burned Out on the Job? New Research Shows Why,” estimates that almost 30% of US people experience burn out. The article suggests that burn out occurs when there is a conflict between our internal motivations and the demands of our job….
Job Interviews for Introverts
One of my favorite things to talk about is introversion, mostly because I have found that introverts are often very misunderstood and need to be empowered by focusing on their strengths. I also love career counseling/coaching because people function best in their work when their strengths and passions align with what they are doing. Anyway,…