Work it, Live it, Own it in Your Everyday Life
We have all been there. You are at a family dinner, a networking event, or standing in the school pickup line, and someone asks the question. “When are you having kids?” “Are you really going to stay at that job forever?” “When are you going to settle down?” Society’s timeline does not just live in […]
Have you ever had a moment where you looked around at your life and realized that on paper, everything is exactly right? You have the career you worked so hard for, the house you dreamed of, maybe a partner and kids. You’ve checked all the boxes society told you to check. But in a quiet […]
Feeling burnt out and resentful from overworking? Learn why you fall into the overdelivering trap and get three actionable strategies to reset expectations, set boundaries, and achieve true work-life harmony. This blog helps you reclaim your time and energy for a sustainable life and career.
Do you feel like you’re constantly juggling too many tasks, putting out fires, and meeting everyone’s needs but your own? If the words “I’m okay, I’ll handle it” are your go-to responses, you might be caught in a dangerous cycle of burnout that’s silently draining your energy, joy, and sense of self. In our latest […]
It’s Time to Power Down We live in the age of the perpetual ping. From the moment we wake up, our devices are screaming for our attention: Slack pings, email notifications, group texts, and the endless scroll of social media. We’ve been conditioned to believe that constant responsiveness is a sign of dedication, professionalism, and […]
If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe if I just try harder, things will get better,” you’re not alone. That’s what many women in the sandwich generation, balancing work, caregiving, and family, tell themselves every day. But here’s the hard truth: sometimes, trying harder isn’t the answer. What Is Misguided Optimism?Misguided optimism is the belief that more […]
Fear of confrontation is draining women in the sandwich generation. Learn how silence fuels burnout and discover practical steps to set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, and protect your well-being. So many women in the sandwich generation — balancing careers, raising kids, and caring for aging parents — have learned the same survival strategy: just suck it […]
Discover why women in the sandwich generation can’t afford to “suffer in silence.” Learn how ignoring your physical health, emotional well-being, and relationships leads to burnout—and practical steps you can take to set boundaries, ask for help, and reclaim balance.
Fatigue, fog, and stress—if you’re over 35 and trying to balance career, caregiving, and self-care, you’re likely no stranger to burnout. But exhaustion doesn’t have to be your default. In a recent episode of Work it, Live it, Own it!, I sat down with naturopath and holistic nutritionist Alana Bonnemann to explore how food can […]
Friendships, like any meaningful relationship, require effort, mutual respect, and emotional safety. But what happens when a once-close friendship starts to feel more like a burden than a blessing? Whether you’re dealing with a draining connection or trying to recover from a falling-out, knowing how to assess, repair, or release a friendship is a vital […]