We were having dinner with friends when I was describing a recent story from a therapist about his clients who are stuck 40-something male (company name here) employees seeking counseling. (You can probably insert software or other companies too, but in his case it was all one software company). They can’t quit. The money is too good. […]
Tag Archives | Stress Management
#RPCL Log Date May 13, 2017: #BeingHuman #meaningfulrelationships #DontLetLifeGetInTheWay
Yesterday I read a post on social media that one of my dearest soul mates is going into hospice. She has been on the cancer-journey for some time now. A mother just barely 50, she has two beautiful school-aged children and a loving husband who is fiercely standing by her side. This is not a unique […]
#RPCL Log Date April 29, 2017: #BeingHuman #Forgive
You’ve probably told yourself it’s okay to disagree with friends and loved ones. But it ain’t easy. Sometimes we just want to be right, so we decide to get mad and stay mad. This won’t solve anything. Life is too short so forgive. Even if it’s apologizing to yourself for being stubborn about the need […]
#RPCL Log Date April 13, 2017: #BeingHuman #SeriouslyJustBreathe
Stress is a killer. Both figuratively and literally. Just google it and you’ll find dozens of articles like this one. Money is the number one cause. And I can totally relate. Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Just breathe. If we are fortunate enough to have our (personal and family) health and wellness, […]
#RPCL Log Date April 9, 2017: #BeingHuman #SleepItOff
You may have heard the expression, sleep it off. Mostly referring to someone who may have had a little too much to drink. The same goes with anger, irritation and impatience. What are those triggers that cause you to reach a boiling point? Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Sleep it off. If you can’t figure out what’s […]
#RPCL Log Date March 26, 2017: #BeingHuman #BeingStressed #DarkSide
Do you find when you are stressed that your mood can turn dark quickly? Imagine a stressed and angry Luke Skywalker. What would have happened if he let his anger take control over his emotions? It’s sort of the EQ (Emotional Quotient) question. Do you lash out in anger or do you count to ten in […]
Challenging Identity #identitycrisis #culturecrisis
It’s really tough to just get over the election. I’m finding that I am now questioning my value as a female contributor in the workplace. I think that the hateful and dismissive language from our soon-to-be POTUS will leave a Harry Potter lightening bolt on my forehead for a while (maybe forever). From the other […]
#OxygenMask
A client of mine recently reminded me why it’s important to take care of myself first. He said ‘it’s like the spiel they give you on airplanes in case of emergency. You put the mask on yourself first, before turning to your children or partner”. What a great analogy. I can finally give myself permission […]
Do You Feel Safe?
I was out for dinner with girlfriends the other evening, and we debated the topic of safety in our city. One friend stated that she felt safer in Chicago than she does in our city. Another friend said that the area where our kids have gone to school near the University is notoriously the worst area for […]
The Price of Freedom
I don’t know about you, but I am one of the busiest people I know. I am networking. Drumming up ideas for two start ups. Meeting people who might be interested in working together. Scheduling and managing client meetings. Planning a series of workshops. Managing resources and connecting dots. Wrapping up proposals. And the list […]
