(and how to solve it)
If you find yourself working long hours, double and triple checking each task, trying to get things “just right,” you might have a case of perfectionist-itis.
This can be a great thing! Often, perfectionism can
As we head into the holiday season, I find myself wanting to change the script. I love this time of year. I get to spend time with family and celebrate big life moments with them.
When our oldest grandchildren
Working is a part of life. At least for most of us. The nature of work has changed so much in my lifetime. There used to be jobs that were literally hazardous to your health. There are still a few
The change of seasons brings a change of energy for many of us. We’re done with the modern-day version of hibernating. The pull of a sunny day convinces us to go outside and soak it in.
There’s also a
Our modern world is spinning fast these days. For many of us that means too much to do, to many people who need our time and energy and not much left over for ourselves. I know we all mean well,
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. “ – Christopher Germer
No matter where you are in life, it’s likely that now and then it’s all too much. Too many responsibilities and
Did your mom or dad ever tell you to “go outside and play?” Mine did. And I definitely recall telling my own kids that. More than once.
As it turns out, we had it right. And it’s good advice
Everyone knows that work is cited as one of the leading causes of stress in the US, and employees aren’t the only ones suffering. Businesses are also seeing dips in profits and productivity due to a stressed-out and exhausted workforce.
The numbers are frightening. It’s concerning how many people acknowledge that work-place stress is the number one cause for distress in their lives. Even exceeding financial, family or health issues.*
40% of workers reported their job was very
Not so long ago, I was the only person talking about the importance of self-care. At least it seemed that way to me when I was doing research for the book I was writing. The term self-care has even begun