These were my darkest days no one knew about – my battle with burnout

These were my darkest days no one knew about – my battle with burnout

My business was up and running. I had wonderful clients. I taught courses that really made a difference in people's lives. I was making money. What the outside world didn't know was there were also some really tough days. Days when I felt so burned out that I didn't want to do ANYTHING in my business. Days that my productivity plummeted. Days that I just couldn't get motivated. Despite the fact that I had a solid plan of action. Despite the fact that my business was growing. Despite the fact that I am…continue reading →
10 quick tips to calm your sensitive nature at work

10 quick tips to calm your sensitive nature at work

Office environments are rarely harmonious conditions for a highly sensitive person. Your senses can be overtaxed in so many ways.   The florescent lighting can hurt your eyes. The noise from your surrounding office mates can make you very distracted. The energy from your computer can short circuit your mind.   And if you add to this mix, any level of tension, low morale, or a toxic environment, you can find yourself wanting to go home and crawl under the covers and not come out again.   Several years ago, I worked at…continue reading →