I know that you are busy. I know that you have a ton of responsibilities. I know that your to-do list is long. I know that there are people depending on you. I know. I know. I know. That is EXACTLY why I am sending you another invitation to the You Can’t Pour from An […]
Hey Awesome Ladies, I SEE YOU!! I see you raising kids, bringing home the bacon, frying it up in a pan, loving your partners, encouraging your homegirls, and serving in your church, community, and school. Your family is well-cared for, and you are the go-to girl at your job. You’re the secretary, chauffeur, coach,
IT WAS ME! IT WAS ALL ME! When I set a boundary, it’s set. I am very clear about it and don’t waiver. In other words, “no means no”! So, when my boundaries weren’t respected in the workplace, it was me who disrespected them! I began to take more work home. I began to
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I see you! Even as you try to shrink from the spotlight. I get you! You know you deserve more but you aren’t sure how to attain it. I understand you! Your fear has joined forces with your emotional attachment, but you want to leave your job…most of the time but not all the
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Being Busy Is Not as Important as Taking Time for Your Mental Health By Erica Chau “We all have the same 24 hours every day … you have same number of hours as Beyonce.” I mean we do … but also we don’t. We are constantly bombarded by this grind culture, whether we want to
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I am grateful that there has been a slight shift in coronavirus pandemic coverage and mass media is now celebrating all essential workers and sharing more about coronavirus survivors and the good samaritans who are making a difference in their communities. This pandemic has challenged our definitions of wealth, opportunity, and work/life balance. Although we
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Burnout is state of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. Professional burnout rarely has one cause. Causes can include a heavy workload, mismanagement, conflict with colleagues, and lack of recognition or appreciation to name a few. Burn out can also be the result of a combination of workplace and personal stressors. Employee burnout can lead to
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Self-care is the intentional activities that we do to take care of our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Quality self-care can improve thinking and decision making and reduce anxiety and overwhelm. Self-care allows you to strengthen your relationship with yourself and with those with whom you spend time. Self=care is more than Monday night
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Leadership can be a lonely road but with preparation, training, and support, you will survive. Honestly, I want you to thrive not just survive. Just as you plan and pack before you travel or take a road trip, these are my recommendations for thriving on your management journey. I. Professional Journal A professional Journal is
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Mental health is important to the entire workforce. Have you ever asked yourself if you are mentally healthy enough to do your job? A mental health day is a day specifically dedicated to stress relief and the prevention of professional burnout. A mental health day allows employees time to manage thoughts, feelings and stress. It
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