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Reduce your stress, burnout, and overwhelm with these evidence-based strategies.
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Create more work-life balance so you can reclaim your time & energy.
Mothers at Work
Advice for working moms who are burnt out from juggling demanding jobs and little kids.
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Increase your fulfillment and satisfaction at work– without having to quit your job.
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Choose a new career path, transition industries, conduct a job search, and land your next great role.
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What to Do When You Feel Unappreciated at Work
Feeling unappreciated at work can leave you questioning your value—even when you’re giving it your all. Whether you’re met with silence after major wins or constantly feel invisible in your role, you’re not imagining things—and you’re not being too sensitive. Let’s unpack why being overlooked hurts so much and explore thoughtful, actionable ways to help you reconnect with your value and feel acknowledged.
My Job Feels Meaningless: 8 Proven Ways to Find Purpose Without Quitting
My job feels meaningless — now what? If you’re feeling detached, unmotivated, or burned out by work that no longer fits, you’re not alone. This article offers 8 proven, psychology-backed strategies to help you find purpose and fulfillment without quitting your job. Learn how to realign your work with what truly matters to you.
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How To Use The 4 A’s Of Stress Management To Reduce Stress
Discover how to use the 4 A’s of Stress Management to reduce work stress and burnout. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn new coping skills and strategies.
How to Write Your Maternity Leave Out-of-Office Message (with Examples)
Here’s exactly what to include (and what to avoid) in your maternity leave out-of-office message. Read to swipe two example email templates…
30 Work-Life Balance Goal Examples (That Are Actually Doable)
If you’re ready for more work-life balance, here are 30 practical goals you can strive towards to find more sustainability between your career and your family life.
How To Heal Human Giver Syndrome: A Guide For Women & Moms
Human giver syndrome is the internalized belief that you have to unconditionally serve and please others. Women and moms in particular are often forced into role of people pleasing to the extreme, and it is often one of the root causes of our stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
Salary Negotiation Tip: Use Anchoring Bias To Get More Money
Use anchoring bias to your advantage during your next salary negotiation to get a higher salary offer. Read the article for free career advice for women and working moms.
I Feel Statements Make Managing Up Easy
I feel statements are your magic formula for influencing your bumbling boss and managing up so that your needs can be met at work.
Are Anchor or Gravity Problems Keeping You Stuck in Your Career?
Anchor and gravity problems are two sneaky ways we let poor problem solving skills stop us from designing a fulfilling career (and life!). Learn how to overcome them.
3 Reasons Why We Fall Prey To Faux Self-Care
Learn the 3 reasons why we often fall prey to the ineffective, performative faux self-care practices. Inspired by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin’s book Real Self-Care.
Impact-Focused Job Boards: Finding a Career that Makes a Difference
If you want to do more good with your career, bookmark these need-to-know impact-focused job boards (e.g., effective altruism jobs, non-profit, impact roles)
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