Life on MY Terms

This episode shares my recent chat at CelebrateYOU 2023, a one-day event for women to celebrate everything they are. I wanted to focus my time speaking on the greatest human currency which is OUR TIME - how you value it and protect it. There are some great tips included on how to better value your time. You won't want to miss this one. CONNECT WITH ME IG @lifeonmyterms_podcast Email info@personalb...

What does it mean to be your authentic self? I mean, really be your authentic self. That means, who you show up for at work, in your personal life, and maybe even on social media. Your authentic self is who you truly are as a person, regardless of your occupation, regardless of the influence of others, it is an honest representation of you . It encompasses the values that you believe in and the pe...

A guided journal is a journal that focuses on specific themes or areas of your life and asks specific questions for you to reflect upon. T his type of journaling provides a structure so that you can pinpoint opportunities for growth in your life. Journal prompts and lists of journal topics can also serve as types of guided journaling. These usually consist of a question or topic that you can write...

It's a new year which means we have the opportunity (and the gumption) to take charge of our time, energy, and our lives. I thought it would be good to rehash my rock bottom of burning myself out, which came to a head in July of 2022. While your situation may not be as extreme as mine, you still can glean some learnings from what I went through. The healing process has been long but I have learned...

Frustrated with the progress that you've seen with your goals this year? Ready to get back on track? There is no doubt that goals can slip - fast - especially when we set them as New Year's Resolutions. So how do we establish our goals, map out those necessary milestone markers, and most importantly, stay on track? I decided to chat with the country’s foremost expert on Accountability - Anne Bachr...

Did you know that the word “should” is inherently negative; using this word results in feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, frustration, and self-rejection? Beating ourselves up for what we should have done, or telling ourselves who we should be, is akin to fighting an enemy within us.  It drains our energy from other tasks and perpetuates a negative self-talk cycle. The bigger issue - think abou...

I started following Dr. William Li after my bloodwork came back, post stage 5 burnout, to see just how wild my results were. My white blood cells were through the roof, my body had begun to attack itself, leaving me with hearing loss in my left ear, vitamin deficiency, and auto-immune skin rash. Immediately I was put on an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce this inflammation of the chronic years of...

Have you ever been so stressed at the thought of continuing to work with an ineffective leader — a "terrible leader" — that you become physically ill? If so, you are not alone. I have been there. 7 times.  Oftentimes, a terrible, ineffective leader will demonstrate behaviors such as low emotional intelligence, disrespect, bias, intimidation, lack of empathy, support, recognition, and self-acc...

If you know me at all, you will hear me using the phrase "energy vampires" a lot. When I went through my burnout recovery and worked hard on my boundaries, energy vampires were identified big time. In my upcoming book, I talk a lot about energy vampires so I thought I would give you a sneak peek in who they may be in your life and how to take the necessary steps to remove them. For more context, e...

No matter how often someone tells you to “put your own oxygen mask on” before helping others, putting yourself first is tough. Let’s face it, p rioritizing yourself was probably complicated in 2018 and 2019. Post-2020? It’s almost laughable. How do you put yourself first when it feels like we're constantly living through multiple disasters? How do you say, “I deserve more than this,” when people a...

Today we are going to chat about some tactics to use when burnout comes creeping back in. If you are like me and have recovered from burnout, you likely start to get those big warning signs that something may be going off course. I say the bright side of having gone through burnout and recovered is that you a) are more resilient and b) you can spot the things that do not feel right. When you start...

Minimalism is a lifestyle choice encouraging you to clear the clutter from your life so you can focus on your priorities and the things that really matter to you, in your home, schedule, heart and mind. In this episode, I explain my interpretation of the minimalist mindset and how to think like a minimalist - and why it is important for living your life on YOUR terms. When I was recovering from bu...

Saying thank you creates a connection between two people. It means that a good deed is acknowledged and remembered. It is a potentially powerful act, and so is the act of choosing not to say thank you. But saying thank you has a lot more positive impacts on the individual saying thank you. Last year, I came across the book THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a T...

For all of you out there that may think running is not for you, think again. The health benefits alone are astonishing: help to build strong bones strengthen muscles improve cardiovascular fitness maintain healthy weight improve anxiety and other mental health issues As a runner for over 12 years, I have seen it totally change my life for the better, bringing me a healthy outlet that has led to ha...

How often do you look in the mirror and say “If I could just lose ten pounds, then I would be happy”? Unfortunately, the majority of American women and girls are dissatisfied with their bodies, and many take extreme measures in an attempt to change their bodies. For example, one study found that 63% of female participants identified weight as the key factor in determining how they felt about thems...

Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. For example, surveys conducted by the NSF (1999-2004) reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Most of those with these problems go...

Repeat after me: Burnout is more than just stress - it's a soul-sucking syndrome that can have you broken emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Burnout can affect us all differently, but there are a ton of common reasons why we get burnt out. One of those ways is staying too long in a toxic work environment with a terribly toxic boss. That was the reality for Lark Ericson. She was ve...

The gender gap in entrepreneurship leads us to ask: why are women less likely to start a business, why do women show less intention to be entrepreneurs, and what can be done to encourage them? It's always great when you find a diamond in the rough. Haley Pavone, Founder and CEO of Pashion Footwear not only invented a totally new category in the women's shoe category but she also reminds women ever...

FUN FACT: Kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and compassion, and improve mood. It can decrease blood pressure and cortisol, a stress hormone, which directly impacts stress levels. People who give of themselves in a balanced way also tend to be healthier and live longer. While most of us are kind, sure, how many of us sit down a come up with intentional acts of kindness? The a...

Career development starts young … very young! Children imagine what they want to be when they grow up. Ideas are tried on, developed, and set aside. New options are contemplated. And so the process of career development starts — and never really ends until retirement (perhaps not even then). The tricky thing is: sometimes we start a career thinking that this is our path, but realize that we need s...

A toxic relationship is one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. On a basic level, any relationship that makes you feel worse rather than better can become toxic over time. Toxic relationships can exist in just about any context, from the playground to the boardroom to the bedroom. This serious topic deserved some more insight from a real seasoned pro. In this epi...

The inability to say NO stems simply from an eagerness to please. We struggle to say no because we’re scared of what will happen if we do… What if we are not busy enough? What if we can't be everything to everyone? What is people get offended? The thing is, when we constantly put others first we say NO to ourselves. Your support, kindness and attunement to the needs of others is admiral in one sen...

The art of self-advocacy is crucial to your success in all areas of life, but especially in the workforce. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re well into your career journey, it’s important to make sure your voice is heard so you can amplify your accomplishments and get the help you need to improve on your weaknesses. This can be exceptionally tough for women - juggling all of the responsibi...

The internet defines burnout as a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped . It's a result of excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress. In many cases, burnout is related to one's job. Burnout happens when you're overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with life's incessant demands. Burnout expert, Eileen McDargh helps us understand burnout a lit...

Diet culture robs people of all sizes from their money, time, health, and happiness . It plays a major role in perpetuating eating disorders, food-body preoccupation, weight stigma, and fatphobia. And sadly, there is an entire industry that supports - and promotes - the feeling of constantly not being "satisfied" with who we are on our bodies. That's what this episode is dedicated to - removing th...