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Each week there are several resources referenced on our social media channels. To read more about any of the articles, posts or podcasts referenced, click on them below.

Recently Referenced

Burnout from Work: What No One Tells You and How to Recover

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

 And I've seen it - I've had several clients this past year who were burned out and sought me out to help coach them through it. While I wouldn't necessarily market/refer to myself as a #burnoutcoach (like this article references) that's really what I do for some clients.  I couldn't agree more with some of the key principles of how you can recover from burnout! 

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

 As a certified professional coach, there are boundaries to my work and I am NOT a therapist. 

However, when I saw this list of questions that people may consider asking a therapist, many of them could also be used in finding a coach.
 

This Simple Philosophy Helps Build Resilience

Questions to Ask Your Coach to See if They're a Match for You

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

 Life is hard, and there are difficult situations that we all encounter.  This article highlights some possible and very important mindset shifts that we can make when faced with difficult situations. It's not easy, but it is possible.  
 

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

 Prior to 2020, burnout was a growing issue, especially among those of us in healthcare. This has only heightened in intensity in the years since then.   There is hope, however! I appreciated the insights from this article to help find some recovery and a chance to enjoy your life.  

To Meet or Not to Meet - That is the Question!

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

To Meet or Not to Meet - That is the Question!

 How many meetings have you sat in and wondered "Why are we here?" Time is always precious, but it seems to be more lately. This article has ideas on how to of how to determine if you need to meet.  

Landing a New Job - Remote Environment

Burnout: How to Recover and Actually Enjoy Your Free Time

To Meet or Not to Meet - That is the Question!

 Recently, a member of one of my Group Coaching Collaboratives declared that she will never go back to the office again.  Maybe you're interested in moving to a fully remote situation but you haven't had the experience to speak to that just yet. There are some interesting ideas and tips here on how to navigate those discussions. 

Vacation - Stay Connected or Detach?

Vacation - Stay Connected or Detach?

Vacation - Stay Connected or Detach?

This is a big topic - any time of the year, but especially in the summer months. Check out some strategies for disconnecting when you're on vacation.

Recently Referenced

How to Measure Employee Success

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

 Literally, just the other day, I was reading about some of Gallup's work on well-being and how to thrive in the various areas of one's own well-being. Then, I saw this article highlighting how one company has shifted its focus from engagement to thriving. Check it out!

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

Lots of my coaching clients are focused on transitions - maybe they are changing careers or starting a new venture. Regardless, our conversations focus on how to ensure success and cultivate confidence throughout the process. This article was an interesting read highlighting four proactive habits to support leaders on their journey to build the career that they want. 

Power Moves for Out of Office Alerts

4 Proactive Habits to Build the Career You Want

How to Use the STAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interviews

This article highlights some interesting and boundary-setting "I'm On Vacation Alerts"

How to Use the STAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interviews

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

How to Use the STAR Method to Ace Behavioral Interviews

Not only is this a great tool for interviews, it can be a helpful communication tool in other venues as well. I like to add another S for "Strengths" to summarize your strengths in the situation.

How Gratitude Can Improve Every Facet Of Your Life

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

 If I had a soap box, it would be this one: It's time to start practicing gratitude beyond the Thanksgiving table!   

Check out some of the many benefits of engaging in this essential practice all year long...

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

The Neuroscience of How Gratitude Makes You a Happier Person

This article describes some of the many brain benefits to practicing gratitude.

6 Stages of Career Development

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

 This article illustrates some of the many phases of one's career. I have had the opportunity to walk alongside so many leaders at a variety of places in their journey. 

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

 There are many ideas on the pros and the cons of morning versus afternoon/evening workouts.   In case you're wondering - the bottom line is that the best time to exercise is whenever you can!  

Reframing Overwhelming Thoughts

The Best Time to Workout - Morning vs. Afternoon/Evening

Strategies for Beating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors

  It's easy to get overwhelmed and from time to time it happens to each of us.  The good news is there are some tips to help us reframe in the moments when we experience some of these distorted, inaccurate pictures of our lives .

Strategies for Beating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors

Strategies for Beating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors

Strategies for Beating Self-Sabotaging Behaviors

 Highly ambitious people are often their own worst enemy. Here are three strategies for overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors.  

Additional References

Office Re-Entry Proving Trickier than Last Year's Abrupt Exit

https://www.economist.com/business/2021/07/01/office-re-entry-is-proving-trickier-than-last-years-abrupt-exit

Couples Who Make It Through

Some great reminders here of what it takes to go the long haul in a relationship.   Couples who make it through tough times share these 8 traits.  

8 Zoom Rules

Check out this article with some interesting ideas and good reminders for all of us!   

It's So Hard NOT to Say "I'm Sorry"

This is such a great reminder... especially for many women. "Sorry" is an overused word in our culture, language, and regular conversations.   I love these tips as questions to ask yourself before you say "I'm sorry." 

3 Sentences a Day

Check out the 3 sentences that can help both your mental health AND your productivity: 1. "I will focus on ... " 2. "I am grateful for ... " 3. "I will let go of ... " 

Past References

Setting Boundaries

Check out this resources on how to remain productive and avoid burnout while working from home.   

Leadership Checklist

This is a great checklist for any leader! Are you able to say "yes" to these questions? 

Why Do People Leave Their Jobs

Sometimes job transitions are good - going towards something new and positive. Other times, they are leaving a bad situation, escaping a toxic environment.  This piece highlights some of the reasons people leave their jobs, even in a pandemic.  

Motivation

What should you do when faced with a large piece of work you have no motivation to tackle? - How often should you take breaks from work? - How can you create ways to boost your motivation?   

Maternal Overload

Job, kids, relationship - mothers are handling multiple stressors in a COVID-19 World.

Discovering Yin Yoga

One of the blessings of this past year has been finding new ways to move and stretch and to find joy in different aspects of yoga. Check out this reference on the application of Yin Yoga. 

Seasons of the Psyche

  A friend and I were just talking  about journaling and seasons. I came across this article and found it an interesting take on the seasons of our psyche.  

3 Important Interview Questions

 So many people are contemplating a job change or at least exploring opportunities - check out this resource to help you prepare.

Applications of Care Team Coaching to Telehealth

 There are some blessings from 2020, and one of them has been the opportunity to take this proven modality for in-person encounters and apply it to virtual visits. 

The Process of Care Team Coaching

 I recorded this video for my work with DTA Associates in Care Team Coaching.   What I love about this type of communications coaching is that it has a very strengths-based approach.  

What is Care Team Coaching?

 My work with coaching began in the communications realm working with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team. I recorded a series of videos on this topic of Care Team Coaching.   

Workspace Essentials

Consider these factors to pay attention to when working from home.

Archived References

13 Tips for Leading & Managing Remote Teams

 So many of us are in this situation - either managing a remote team or being part of one!  

Back to School

 This American Life recently did an episode on the many aspects of returning to school this fall.  

What is WOOP?

This short video helps explain this concept and how it can help you with achieving your goals. 

Email Meditation

 This is a great resource to help remain mindful while tackling your inbox. 

NPR Life Kit Podcast

 I am so lucky to have such amazing friends who find things and send them to me saying "this sounds like you!" A lot is packed into a short 15 minutes - an excellent listen! 

Ambiguous Loss

  This resource was shared by several colleagues and I found myself referencing it to friends and clients recently. Check it out! 

Finding Joy

 Check out this podcast for more on how to find joy in simple pleasures and your surroundings! 

Visualization Meditation

  Check out this resource with some practical tips for practicing this type of meditation. 

#YogaFlow

 Check out this 30-Minute Yoga Flow to help with stress relief.   

The Story I'm Telling Myself...

 Stories are important and powerful and there are some strategies for harnessing them and using them to help us make changes. This is an essential part of what I do with clients in #coachingconversations  

Meditations from the Mat

I am so lucky to have such amazing coaches and friends in my life! Check out the latest gift, a book from an amazing woman, @lisayeefit If you’re looking for a good read, check this out!  

Work from Home

 We could use just about every one of these in my #workfromhome practice! How about you?   Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

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