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Understanding and Addressing Burnout: It's Not Just About Overwork
Burnout is a prevalent issue in today’s workforce, with 8 in 10 workers experiencing some level of it. While many resources focus on overwork as the primary cause of burnout, there's another significant factor that's often overlooked: being in the wrong role.
When your job doesn't align with your strengths, values, and interests, it can lead to the same feelings of exhaustion and disengagement typically attributed to overwork. This misalignment, known as poor job fit, can be just as detrimental to your well-being.
If you constantly feel like you're spinning your wheels, unable to keep up, or overwhelmed by even small tasks, it might be time to evaluate whether your role truly suits you. Incorporating strategies like managing your workload, seeking managerial support, and reassessing your job fit can help address and mitigate burnout effectively.
Can You Really Feel Happier at Work?
Is happiness at work achievable, or is it reserved for home or vacations? For years, I longed for the end of the workday and counted down to weekends and vacations, feeling deflated by the thought that my career was unfixable. However, experts assert that well-being at work is possible. The key is to take a holistic view of your life, considering overall well-being rather than focusing solely on your career.
Gallup's research identifies five essential well-being categories: career, social, financial, physical, and community. By balancing these aspects, you can enhance your well-being and happiness. For instance, investing in physical health can boost your energy, nurturing friendships can improve your social life, and engaging in your community can enhance your sense of belonging.
At work, increasing engagement is crucial. Focus on what you love, invest in meaningful work relationships, and leverage your strengths. It's about magnifying the positive aspects of your job, not just fixing what drains you. This approach leads to greater happiness in both life and work.
Unleashing Career Potential through Job Crafting
Unlock your career potential and achieve greater job happiness by exploring the concept of job crafting. In this blog, we delve into research showing how customizing your job to fit your strengths and passions can significantly reduce burnout. Learn practical strategies to enhance your career growth and seamlessly navigate career changes, ensuring your work remains fulfilling and aligned with your personal values. Discover how small adjustments can make a big difference in your professional life, leading to a more resilient and satisfying career.
How I Keep My true Priorities in Check
In 2016, I took a leap of faith, announcing the launch of my coaching business to over 50 people. The career pivot from full-time work to entrepreneurship was daunting, but it led to coaching hundreds of remarkable individuals. Balancing urgent daily obligations with true priorities like family, personal growth, and professional development required tenacity. By setting clear intentions, valuing my time, and drawing boundaries, I've crafted a fulfilling life that aligns with my values. This journey underscores the power of small, consistent actions in achieving significant transformations.
the art of Providing employee feedback
Providing constructive feedback to employees is essential for growth and maintaining positive relationships. Effective feedback should be clear, supportive, and aimed at fostering an environment where employees feel valued. Start by creating a supportive environment and encouraging self-reflection. Use specific examples to provide feedback, show empathy, and solicit their perspective. Collaborate on actionable solutions and clearly communicate expectations. By making feedback an ongoing process, you enhance employee performance and engagement, building a stronger team.
The Surprising Secret to Boosting Productivity: Working Less
Do the most productive employees work 60 to 70+ hours a week? No and the studies reinforce that. What experts have figured out is that the most productive employees work less and even have more time in their day to relax and rest.
The art of getting unstuck: The Power of Dreaming
When you get stuck in thinking about your next career move or are just feeling stuck in life, there is considerable power in the act of dreaming. Learn about the power of dreaming and then learn about the 100 dreams exercise to help you get unstuck so you can move forward.
Debunking Career Fulfillment Myths: Focus on Strengths, Not Weaknesses or Passions
When seeking career fulfillment, don’t fall into the trap of the myth you should fix your weaknesses or focus on passion. True career fulfillment is found by investing in your talent and turning them into strengths.
The Power of Values: Finding Fulfillment in Your Career
Aligning our work with our values is fundamental to achieving true fulfillment and success in our careers. We often compartmentalize our values, assuming they're inherently integrated into our daily work or disregarding them entirely when focusing on career growth and advancement.
The Antidote to Stress: Well-being, A Holistic Approach to Thriving in a Demanding World
The antidote to stress and anxiety is well-being. Improve well-being to reduce stress, anxiety,
Finding Clarity Amidst Career Uncertainty: A Personal Journey
Feeling lost in your career? Here are actions to take when you need career clarity
Empowering Yourself: The Art of Saying No and Setting Boundaries
Do you find it difficult to say no to other people?
Do you end up pushing your limits instead of saying no to people?
Some people find themselves unable to refuse others. Whenever someone has a request, they’ll say yes, and part of this is because they do not know how to say no. The other part comes from not wanting to disappoint others.
However, while saying yes seems like a ready solution, it’s not necessarily the best answer all the time. Just like saying no has implications, NOT saying no has implications, too, including the following below.
Unleashing Your Professional Potential: The Strategic Power of Long-Term Career Planning
In the expansive journey of your career, where you'll dedicate around 90,000 hours or approximately 13 years of your life, the significance of intentional long-term career planning cannot be overstated. Despite this substantial investment, many individuals find themselves neglecting the critical practice of considering where their professional path might lead them in the years to come.
How to Transition from Languishing to Thriving at Work and Home
Languishing became a well-known term during the peak of the pandemic. As individuals found themselves confined to their homes, away from their workplaces and regular routines, many experienced what can best be described as a sense of "blah." It wasn't clinical depression or utter hopelessness; it was languishing.
Redefining Your Relationship With Time: 10 Strategies for Maximizing Your Day
Our relationship with time can be a complex one. Sometimes we ignore it when it's abundant, yearn for more when it's scarce, or even get frustrated when it doesn't align with our desires. We might find ourselves dwelling on the past or fixating on the future instead of being present in the moment. Relationship status: complicated.
Activating your talent is the antitote to stress, burnout, and feeling disengaged at work
For those navigating the nonprofit conservation and environmental sector, burnout can become an all-too-familiar companion. Alarming signals from organizations like the Urban Institute stress the urgency of infusing well-being practices into the workplace to counter stress, burnout, and the quiet exodus of employees. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for racial equity, economic challenges, and the weight of climate change have intensified the pressure on this sector, rendering the toll unsustainable.
Invest in Your Green Career: 8 Must-Answer Questions for Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
Decades ago, the green sector was in its infancy, and I found myself among the first group of young individuals in the early 1990s who were eager to work in this emerging field. However, opportunities were scarce at the time. Fast forward to today, and the green sector has not only exploded in size but has also become highly professionalized. Specialized degrees in natural resource conservation, once non-existent, are now offered by universities. The green sector boasts hundreds of international job opportunities, reflecting its growth and transformation.
The real and surprising role of purpose in your conservation careeR
As individuals immersed in the conservation and sustainability sector, we often find ourselves engrossed in the central mission of our organizations: clean air, clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a sustainable future. When asked about our purpose, we often begin by highlighting the vital work we do collectively. But what about our own personal purpose within this greater mission?
Mastering Work: Moving from Reactive to Proactive for a Productive and Fulfilled Workweek
With remote work, you attend an average of 11 to 15 meetings each week, which is equivalent to a third or more of your workweek. It's no surprise that most people feel reactive in their work. The constant stream of meetings, emails, and demands can make you feel like you're barely in control of your workweek.
However, it doesn't have to be that way. There is a game-changing strategy that can help you shift from chaotic reactivity to a more balanced approach with proactive, productive, and fulfilling work.
Charting a Fulfilling Career Path: Navigating the Great Resignation and Finding Purpose
Feeling ready to make a significant career or life transition can be overwhelming. The possibilities seem endless, but fear not. There are three foundational steps you must take to find the clarity you seek. As an executive coach who has helped countless individuals with their career transitions, I know that embracing these steps establishes a powerful foundation for a journey of fulfillment and purpose.