Feb 2, 2026 | boundaries, burnout, communication, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, relationships, self care
What if, and bear with me for a moment here, what if people-pleasing is actually really selfish? Excuse me, Sheryl? How dare you! I’m not selfish. Let me explain. Sure, people pleasing is about… well, pleasing other people. But why are we doing it? Why are we saying...
Jan 13, 2026 | boundaries, communication, core values, culture, personal development, professional development, relationships
“My right to swing my fist ends where your nose begins,” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. When my husband added Landman to our queue, I wasn’t the least bit interested. It just didn’t appeal to me. However, he asked me to give it a try, and from the very first...
Dec 22, 2025 | boundaries, burnout, communication, leadership, mental health, personal development, professional development, self leadership
Summary Leaders often start the year with strong intentions, but without clear boundaries, those goals quickly collapse into overwhelm and burnout. The issue is rarely ambition or effort. It’s the absence of boundaries that protect time, energy, and focus. Before...
Dec 15, 2025 | boundaries, communication, decision making, goal setting, leadership, mental health, professional development
Summary Explains why end-of-year reviews often trigger stress, defensiveness, or shutdown—for both managers and employees Shows how employees’ “inner child” responses can impact feedback conversations, even in professional settings Breaks down why performance reviews...
Dec 8, 2025 | book, boundaries, burnout, communication, decision making, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, relationships
Last week, we talked about WHY your need holiday boundaries. (You don’t want to be financially or energetically in debt, and you want to continue having good relationships.) Now, let’s talk about HOW to set holiday boundaries. First, we’re going to discuss some tips...
Dec 1, 2025 | boundaries, burnout, communication, decision making, goal setting, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, professional development, self care, self leadership
Are you ready to set goals for 2026??? You’ve probably got goals for your team to achieve in the coming year, but what about yourself? Allow me to suggest a few: Begin the year in debt and spend the rest of it clawing your way out. Miss January because you’re on your...
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