Wellness Wednesday

Social Self-Care

The Power of Social Self-Care in Preventing Burnout We know the importance of self-care, but often think of spa days, massages, and pampering ourselves with bubble baths. If you’ve read any of my previous articles, hopefully you know that it is much more than that. Self-care includes anything that recharges your battery and something you

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Why Practicing Mental and Emotional Self-Care Makes You a Better Leader

When we hear the word “feelings,” it’s easy to tune out. But our emotions are actually critical data points that help us adapt and survive our environment. For example, chronic feelings of stress or frustration at work may indicate burnout—a widespread issue affecting around 77% of workers, according to a recent Deloitte study. This type

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Can Measuring Success Prevent Burnout?

In particular for professionals balancing multiple responsibilities, burnout is characterized by chronic stress leading to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. One of the most effective ways to prevent burnout is through regular self-assessment and proactive adjustment strategies. By regularly evaluating our well-being and making necessary adjustments, we can maintain a healthy

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Joy and the Power of Play: A Path to Recovering from Burnout

Burnout is something anyone can experience, especially when work, stress, and responsibilities pile up. It’s that feeling of being so exhausted and drained that it seems impossible to keep going. Most people think that the only way to recover from burnout is rest, but there is an even better way.  This way is faster, more

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Self-Awareness: Understanding Triggers and Stressors

A 2024 Forbes article called Self-awareness the skill that elevates leadership. Self-awareness is a key to personal growth and emotional intelligence. It means having a deep understanding of our own feelings, strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. Central to self-awareness is knowing what triggers our emotional reactions and identifying our stressors. When we understand these things,

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