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How to Transition from Languishing to Thriving at Work and Home
Languishing became a well-known term during the peak of the pandemic. As individuals found themselves confined to their homes, away from their workplaces and regular routines, many experienced what can best be described as a sense of "blah." It wasn't clinical depression or utter hopelessness; it was languishing.
Activating your talent is the antitote to stress, burnout, and feeling disengaged at work
For those navigating the nonprofit conservation and environmental sector, burnout can become an all-too-familiar companion. Alarming signals from organizations like the Urban Institute stress the urgency of infusing well-being practices into the workplace to counter stress, burnout, and the quiet exodus of employees. Events like the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for racial equity, economic challenges, and the weight of climate change have intensified the pressure on this sector, rendering the toll unsustainable.
Invest in Your Green Career: 8 Must-Answer Questions for Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
Decades ago, the green sector was in its infancy, and I found myself among the first group of young individuals in the early 1990s who were eager to work in this emerging field. However, opportunities were scarce at the time. Fast forward to today, and the green sector has not only exploded in size but has also become highly professionalized. Specialized degrees in natural resource conservation, once non-existent, are now offered by universities. The green sector boasts hundreds of international job opportunities, reflecting its growth and transformation.
Charting a Fulfilling Career Path: Navigating the Great Resignation and Finding Purpose
Feeling ready to make a significant career or life transition can be overwhelming. The possibilities seem endless, but fear not. There are three foundational steps you must take to find the clarity you seek. As an executive coach who has helped countless individuals with their career transitions, I know that embracing these steps establishes a powerful foundation for a journey of fulfillment and purpose.
The Power of the Work Break: What Might Surprise You
Your days can easily drain you with constant meetings, endless emails, messages on your computer and phone, to-do lists, and more. Taking a break at work can boost your energy and productivity, giving you mental clarity while decreasing stress. But did you know that it matters how and when you take that break? And did you know that there are definite no-no’s when it comes to taking a break?
This is why being intentional about how and when you take breaks matters.
Reaching your full potential isn’t an unattainable quest. It’s far easier than you think.
Reaching your full potential is not just a dream. However, many of us have the wrong assumptions about what it really means to reach our full potential. We look for it in the wrong places, establish unrealistic goals, and set bars that make little sense. Most importantly, we don't know how to define it. As a result, we often feel like we haven't reached our full potential.
Craft Your Career Around Your Strengths – Not Your Passions
Several years ago, I had a eureka moment.
For decades I had been following my life-long passion to address critical global environmental issues. I loved what I was doing but increasingly over the years the day-to-day work drained me. I was finding that many parts of my job, which I could aptly do, were draining for me, rather than nourishing me. It wasn’t enough that I could capably do things; I needed to focus on those things that were innately my true strengths!
What sets apart great managers?
There are as many styles of management as there are managers. There are likely hundreds of books on leadership all with a different recommendation for success. But there is one quality that sets truly great managers apart from the rest: they discover what is unique about each person and then capitalize on it.
Grow Your Career and Seize Your Success: 18 Questions to Ask as You Career Plan
Are you wondering where you should take your career?
If someone asked you, “Where do you want your career to be in a decade, would you have an answer?”
You go into work every day and focus on your to-do list. But you might wonder whether you should also focus on career planning and growth.
How to Unearth Your Strengths and Find Career and Life Fulfillment
If someone asked you, “What are your strengths?” would you really know how to answer?
Most people answer this question by listing their skills. Or pointing to buzzword phrases like, “I’m a strategic thinker” or “I’m a strong communicator” or “I’m good with people.”
None of these are strengths.