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Decoding Burnout vs. Quiet Quitting: Spot the Signs and Take Action boundaries burnout quiet quitting stress

I was so dang tired. I was putting in the hours, working hard but not feeling like it was making a dent, and worse, feeling like I wasn’t making a difference. I wasn’t sleeping well. I felt like I had no time to prioritize myself, and I had so little energy that even if I had the...

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Feeling Exhausted? Check In On Your Life boundaries coping skills energy focus fulfillment mindset stress

5:30 am. I'm laying in bed bleary-eyed, having just turned off my alarm. I think I slept OK, but I’m still exhausted and the thought of going to work seems more than I can bear again today. And yet... I sit up and hang my legs off the side of the bed, mustering the oomph to get out of bed...

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How to Spot Toxic People and Keep Them at Bay boundaries courage relationships self-care stress toxic people

Toxic people. There's no doubt they are everywhere. You might have one in your family, at work, or even as a friend. Toxic people are energy vampires who drain you emotionally and leave you feeling exhausted. They are often negative, critical, and judgmental. And worst of all, they can be...

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Toxic Workplace? A Diagnosis and Treatment Plan boundaries coping skills energy stress

I was reminiscing about my days in corporate recently and I remembered something that happened years ago. It was late in the day or early evening, and I was still plugging away because I had a big presentation coming up in a few days Sitting in the office next to me was my teammate who was doing...

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Stress Management 101 clarity courage energy influence productivity stress

I woke up again in a cold sweat with my heart beating out of my chest. It was happening increasingly often. But the worst part was not being able to go back to sleep. That was my life for many years! And then, my stepdaughter came to live with us. She was plagued by several issues which meant...

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