Personal Story: My First Major Deadline Fight Hey there! You know, I still remember my first major deadline drama like it was yesterday. Picture this – working late into the night with empty coffee cups scattered around, stress lines etching into my forehead, and my dear friend Jamie on the other end of the phone … Read more
You know, when I think about the challenges we face as an aging workforce, I can’t help but remember a chat I had with my Uncle Jerry last Thanksgiving. He’s been working at the same law firm for over three decades now. We were sitting around the dinner table, and between bites of pumpkin pie, … Read more
Ever found yourself buried neck-deep in work, wondering how in the world you’re gonna dig yourself out? Oh, I’ve been there! Back in my early days of counseling, I’d hustle so hard I’d forget to breathe. I remember one particular night – my wife, Jane, made my favorite dinner, lasagna. The delicious aroma filled the … Read more
Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? 🌍 Work can sometimes feel like an endless uphill trek, and stress, well, it’s like that annoying buzzing you just can’t shake. Let’s take a deep breath together, shall we? Inhale… exhale… Feeling a … Read more
It was a sunny Tuesday morning when I realized that juggling between back-to-back meetings and never-ending emails had started taking a toll on me. Regrettably, I could feel the tight grip of workplace stress wrapping its icy fingers around my heart. I still remember chatting with my buddy, Sam, over coffee (even though he’d probably … Read more
Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? You’re Not Alone Gosh, I remember the first time I felt like a fraud at work. It was like being caught in a whirlwind of self-doubt and anxiety. Isn’t it odd how sometimes you just can’t shake the feeling that you’re not good enough, no matter how much evidence there is … Read more