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Boundaries & Emotional Intelligence

The Hidden Cost of Too Much Empathy: A Survival Guide for People Pleasers

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February 11, 2026

Hey people pleasers—this one’s for you. You’ve been told empathy is your superpower. That being understanding makes you a great leader, friend, partner, and team player. But here’s the hard ...

Mental Health at Work

Why Taking a Break is Essential for Workplace Well-being

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January 30, 2026

When did taking a lunch break become a luxury? When did a break signal that you’re lazy or not good at your job? There was a time when people actually ...

Mental Health at Work

How to Manage Emotions At Work

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January 30, 2026

Life feels heavy right now for many across the United States (and the world). I have had multiple conversations with people, and the constant theme I am hearing is that ...

Mental Health at Work

How to Improve Mental Health in 2026: Get a hobby

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January 6, 2026

How hobbies help high-achievers improve mental health, boundaries, and confidence. What’s one of the easiest, most overlooked ways to boost your mood, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationships? No, it’s ...

Burnout & Stress

How Learning to “Live in the Gray” Builds Resilience and Prevents Burnout

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October 22, 2025

“Jenn, things aren’t black and white. You need to learn to live in the gray.” I still remember when my former boss, Matt, said that to me. I was in ...

Burnout & Stress

How Cognitive Distortions (your brain) Cause Burnout: A Resilience Speaker’s Guide to Rewiring Your Brain at Work

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October 15, 2025

Understanding Common Negative Thinking Patterns and How to Stop Them Do you see things as win or lose? Pass or fail? All good or all bad? You’re not alone. Last ...

Resilience & Motivation

How the Power of Hope Fuels Resilience in Difficult Times

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August 6, 2025

Why Hope Is the Secret Weapon for High Achievers, Mental Health, and Workplace Success A few weeks ago, I had one of those days. You know the kind: ✅ A ...

Mental Health at Work

The Manager’s Guide to Mental Health and Burnout Conversations At Work

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July 24, 2025

Let’s be real: burnout isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s the background noise of the modern workplace. A recent study by Moodle and Censuswide found that 66% of American employees ...

Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

How Talking To Yourself Out-Loud Builds Confidence and Reduces Anxiety

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July 23, 2025

Let’s start with the obvious: talking to yourself out loud has gotten a bad rap. We’ve been conditioned to think it’s weird. Unhinged. A sign you’ve lost it. But science ...

Boundaries & Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Regulation Tips Every Stressed-Out Leader Needs to Know

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July 14, 2025

Let’s be real—leadership is an emotional sport. And if you’re a high-achiever or people-pleaser, chances are you’re not just carrying your workload… you’re carrying everyone else’s stress too. Deadlines. Team ...

Boundaries & Emotional Intelligence

How to Stop People-Pleasing and Set Better Boundaries

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July 8, 2025

Hi, I’m Jenn—and I’m a recovering people pleaser. Actually no I’m not in recovery. I’m in a state of continued effort to stop being a people pleaser. For most of ...

Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

How to Deal With Rejection Without Losing Your Confidence

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June 25, 2025

Have you faced a rejection lately? A misstep, a failure, or a hard “no” that made you want to disappear into a hoodie and never try again?Same. 🙋‍♀️ As an ...

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