3 Ways to Make Your Career Work for You (Not the Other Way Around)
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3 Ways to Make Your Career Work for You (Not the Other Way Around)

Your career should serve you, not drain you.

Does your work feel like an endless to-do list, leaving you exhausted and uninspired? If you find yourself constantly chasing deadlines, sacrificing personal time, and feeling stuck in a role that no longer fulfills you, it’s time to shift the dynamic. Your career should enhance your life, not consume it.

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What if time management wasn’t about hours in a day?
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What if time management wasn’t about hours in a day?

ItWhat if time management wasn’t about hours in a day?

You’ve probably tried all the classic time management hacks—color-coded calendars, strict schedules, maybe even the latest productivity app promising to help you squeeze more out of your day. But somehow, despite all this structure, you still feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and constantly running out of timeall begins with an idea.

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Setting Goals Without Perfectionism—Here’s Why It Matters
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Setting Goals Without Perfectionism—Here’s Why It Matters

You’ve probably been there—staring at a big goal, crafting the perfect plan, and telling yourself, “I’ll start when everything is just right.” But what happens? You get stuck. Overthinking takes over, progress stalls, and before you know it, you’re caught in the loop of waiting for the perfect moment.

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How I Handle Overwhelm (and How You Can Too)
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How I Handle Overwhelm (and How You Can Too)

I used to get overwhelmed often—here’s what I do now.

There was a time when overwhelm was my default state. My to-do list felt never-ending, my mind constantly raced through responsibilities, and I struggled to keep up with the expectations—both external and self-imposed. No matter how hard I tried to stay ahead, I always felt like I was falling behind.

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Why Your To-Do List Isn’t the Problem—It’s Your Priorities
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Why Your To-Do List Isn’t the Problem—It’s Your Priorities

What If Your To-Do List Isn’t the Problem?

You set goals, make resolutions, and craft the perfect to-do lists—yet somehow, you still feel behind. Like you’re running in circles, checking off tasks but never quite reaching that feeling of accomplishment or fulfillment. Sound familiar?

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Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired
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Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired

Burnout is a shape-shifter—it doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone. Sure, exhaustion is part of it, but burnout runs deeper, affecting us physically, emotionally, and mentally

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Finding Your Word for 2025
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Finding Your Word for 2025

Do you have a vision for 2025? Goals you’re eager to achieve?

As we step into the new year, the pressure to set ambitious resolutions can feel overwhelming. But what if, instead of rigid goals, you chose a single guiding word?

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YEARNING for CHANGE
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YEARNING for CHANGE

On August 4th, 2023, I left New York City, a place I called home for 26 years. The city, with its relentless energy and endless opportunities, had shaped much of who I was. But as the years passed, especially during the isolation brought by Covid-19, my husband and I began contemplating a significant life change. Like many others, we found ourselves yearning for something different—a quieter life, closer to nature, and a chance to redefine what success and happiness meant to us.

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