A career coach blog filled with evidence-based articles to help women overcome burnout and create fulfilling, balanced careers. Whether you’re a female leader or a working mom, this actionable advice will help you thrive at work AND at home.
Reduce your stress, burnout, and overwhelm with these evidence-based strategies.
Create more work-life balance so you can reclaim your time & energy.
Advice for working moms who are burnt out from juggling demanding jobs and little kids.
Increase your fulfillment and satisfaction at work– without having to quit your job.Â
Choose a new career path, transition industries, conduct a job search, and land your next great role.
 Leadership & leadership development advice for female executives and women in leadership.
Burned out but not sure why? If you’re a working mom carrying the weight of invisible labor, constant stress, and unrealistic expectations, it’s not just you — it’s the system. In this post, burnout coach Lydia Fogo Johnson breaks down the three-part framework she uses to help women prevent, buffer, and recover from burnout both at work and at home. You’ll walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on what it really means to feel well again.
Feeling stuck or burned out? Learn how to find a career coach who supports your goals, reduces stress, and helps you build a career that fits your life.
Feeling overwhelmed at work and unsure if you should quit? Learn how to assess the root causes of your stress and make a clear, confident decision.
If you’re experiencing these three burnout symptoms, it’s time to prioritize your mental health ASAP
“Are all the people pleased” can’t be your measure of success any longer, my friend
Take better care of yourself and other moms & parents you love with these resources for Maternal Mental Health
My husband and I have used this system for Me Nights for over four years, and it’s probably the main reason why I’m still sorta sane.
Motherhood isn’t an on-off switch… it’s a wild, convoluted, challenging journey, and that journey has a name: Matrescence
March 12th was Equal Pay Day. Read to learn more about the state of the gender wage gap in 2024 and tips to help protect yourself.
Do you find yourself struggling to set healthy boundaries and take time off of work to rest when you’re sick? This tough-love, short article will help you reframe your mindset, set healthy boundaries, and stop working when sick.
Ready to rock your next interview? Learn all about the STAR method (which will already give you a leg up), and then make it even better by adding an additional step (STEAR!).
Here’s a super fast tip to make your LinkedIn profile shine– and get those ego-boosting messages from recruiters!
I’m Lydia Johnson, MS. I’m an expert in using evidence-based tools and psychological research to improve people’s lives at work.
This Boundaries Guide will help you implement five must-have boundaries between your personal and professional life so you can finally start enjoying your evenings and weekends.
Grab the guide now to learn five super simple steps you can immediately implement to stop your work stress from constantly overtaking the rest of your life.Â