FFS: WSJ mention and dancing on Sunday nights!
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Client Win This Week
“Girl I went to hear a band last nite and danced till sweat was pouring off me for 2 hours
I felt so good that I got up and into movement first thing upon waking w a 15 minute yoga salut to the sun”
[Note that this text came in on a Monday morning, so rock on your badass self for kicking it on a Sunday night!]
Go Long in the Wild!
Well this was a week! At this time last week, I had no idea that the WSJ was going to reach out to me and interview me for an article they were doing on hotel room lighting. I discussed how poor lighting in most hotel rooms negatively impacts sleep and, by extension, recovery. This then impedes your ability to do the activities you want to do on the road, whether it is personal or professionally related.
Translation: You feel tired ALL OF THE TIME.
Picking a Role Based on What I Thought Others Expected of Me
The 4th post of this month’s series on burnout talked about flipping my career fatigue on its head and turning it into something positive. Here is a snippet:
In reflecting on why I took that role, I fell into the ego trap. I was interested in the technology but not passionate about it. I was very interested in solving the problems associated with building and delivering that came up in the interview process. It was a promotion in terms of title. I thought it would allow me to build and lead. Ultimately the role didn’t satisfy any of the hopes that I had. If I had been ‘eating, drinking and sleeping’ the promise of that specific technology, that would have been different.
But I wasn’t. I was having nightmares around the execution and the politics. Every day became a “survive and advance” exercise, which is never good on a long-term basis. There seemed to be a focus on optics instead of business results. Things that I told to some people in the spirit of being more vulnerable and open were then weaponized against me.
Myth Monday
This week’s Myth Monday focused on that only slackers can feel the symptoms of burnout. 2 things to remember:
Burnout only happens to people who hate their jobs. Reality: Burnout can affect anyone, regardless of how passionate they are about their job. It's often the result of prolonged stress and overwork, not just job dissatisfaction.
Only weak people get burned out. Reality: Burnout is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign that someone has been strong for too long. It can affect the most dedicated and hardworking individuals, especially those who struggle to set boundaries or prioritize their well-being.
Challenge of the Week
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Have a great weekend!
Great post, huge kudos on the WSJ, and this pic is FIRE! 😂💪