Wise Wednesdays

I can’t take it anymore, I’m burned out - I’m leaving! Burnout (or near-burnout) is one of the most common reasons people give for wanting to leave their role or change career. Surveys show that the prevalence of burnout can reach up to 88% depending on the setting It’s especially high in healthcare, with burned out staff being 3 times more likely to want to leave. But changing role without changing mindset creates a risk of reproducing the same pattern in another place. 5 STEPS It’s important to have sound energy protection, anti-burnout personal hygiene. You can vaccinate yourself against burnout with your own natural, innate wisdom and a little help. But you might be tired of hearing about taking breaks, managing your boundaries and spending time in nature. I work with high achievers and independent thinkers who don’t like being told what to do (hey, we all like our freedom). So let’s use a little reverse psychology to understand how burnout is created so you can make adjustments wh...

  An existential crisis is rich ground for growth. It’s a portal to wholeness. Whether it’s career disruption, relationship breakdown or a civil war, the seeds of wisdom and renewal are contained within the challenge. Some believe we face age related crises at different times of life. Others, that life is a perpetual existential crisis! The business path has productively confronted me with existential themes like uncertainty and aloneness which has been challenging but also rich and rewarding. I believe this is true for any transformational path we’re called to. Here are 3 things that helped me nearly 10 years ago in Alaska when I was at a career turning point and unsure about my next step: 1) Connect to something greater [Presence] Whether it’s a spiritual movement or the Cloud Appreciation Society (it really exists), having a sense of something greater that you can both rest in and contribute to, will help to widen your perspective when everything seems so overwhelming. In Ala...