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…
Category: Work
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,…
Painful Self-Care (?)
Though seemingly ironic, the title doesn’t have a typo. Self-care doesn’t always mean a nap, a bath, or a walk; instead, it can mean setting healthy boundaries for yourself, saying “no,” to something you feel obligated to, or simply changing the expectations you have for yourself. All of these can feel emotionally or mentally painful,…