Stop teaching people to undervalue you and your time. 6 steps to break the cycle 👇🏼 People-pleasing isn’t just exhausting (speaking from MANY years of hard-won experience here 😉). It’s sabotaging your success, draining your energy, and teaching others to undervalue your time. Here’s what actually works: 👉🏼 PAUSE before answering requests↳ “Let me checkContinue reading “6 Steps to Break Free – The PLEASE Method”
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Yesterday’s You vs. Today’s You
We live in a world that’s obsessed with comparison. Social media feeds, career milestones, lifestyle upgrades—it’s like a constant scoreboard flashing in front of us. The problem is, most of the time, we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. No wonder it feels discouraging. But here’s the truth: the only comparison that reallyContinue reading “Yesterday’s You vs. Today’s You”
4 Emotional Regulation Strategies
“Stay professional”, the most useless advice for handling workplace conflict. Ever received this feedback when dealing with a difficult situation?Sounds good, but what does it actually mean? 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻: ➡️Your project gets sabotaged➡️A colleague takes credit for your work➡️Your proposal gets dismissed without discussion Research shows 76% of employeesContinue reading “4 Emotional Regulation Strategies”
Types of Professionals
What Shape Are Your Skills? Forget fuzzy personality quizzes. This one can shape your entire career trajectory. After coaching 100s of professionals into theirdream roles, here’s what I’ve learned: The way your skills are shaped… ➟ Your depth in some areas➟ Your range in others➟ How you focus and lead …offers powerful insight. Not intoContinue reading “Types of Professionals”
Untangling Yourself from Other People’s Opinions
One of the hardest but healthiest things you can ever learn is to take nothing personally. It sounds simple, but it’s a lifelong practice. Every time someone criticizes you, ignores you, compliments you, misunderstands you, or even celebrates you, your mind wants to turn it into a statement about your worth. It’s human. We’re wiredContinue reading “Untangling Yourself from Other People’s Opinions”
8 Ways To Get Things Done
The science of how to get yourself unstuck. Motivation is a myth… ❌ It doesn’t build long-term habits❌ It tricks you into waiting❌ It comes and goes The truth? Progress is built on habits. ✅ Show up daily✅ Build momentum✅ Create lasting change We’ve all had moments when we need toget things done but weContinue reading “8 Ways To Get Things Done”
A Postcard From Your Future Self
There’s a version of you, ten years from now, who’s looking back at today with a kind of wistful tenderness. They’re sitting somewhere in the future—maybe at a desk, maybe on a porch, maybe in a completely different life—thinking about the person you are right now. And if they could send you a postcard, ifContinue reading “A Postcard From Your Future Self”
How to Reduce Stress
Burnout doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s just slowly losing clarity. You’re not broken—you’re just overloaded. From endless inboxes to context-switching all day,most leaders are forced to carry more without everbeing taught how to carry better. Here are 5 stress signals—and the energy-protecting systems that help: 1. 📥 Inbox Avalanche?Try: Inbox Zero➤ Delete what doesn’tContinue reading “How to Reduce Stress”
Build Appreciation At Work
Appreciation isn’t a bonus— It’s a must: When people feel valued, they do their best. Here’s what happens when appreciation is missing: ❌ More people quitting❌ Poor engagement❌ Fewer new ideas❌ Less teamwork❌ More burnout❌ Low morale But when people feel appreciated: ✅ Retention goes up✅ Teams work better together✅ People take pride in theirContinue reading “Build Appreciation At Work”
7 Rules for Saving Money
1. 50/30/20 Budget Rule ↳ Split your income wisely: 50% for essentials, 30% for desires, and 20% for savings.↳ This balance keeps you grounded while leaving room for growth. 2. 1% Rule for Impulse Buys ↳ Wait 3 days if you want to buy something greater than 1% of your yearly earnings.↳ This cooling-off periodContinue reading “7 Rules for Saving Money”
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