Self-Study Library

Next time you're about to share something in a meeting, catch yourself. Are you about to add any disclaimers? Any pre-emptive apologies? Try letting your idea stand strong on its own. You might be amazed at how differently people respond when you signal that your voice deserves to be heard.

Because here's the truth: it always has.

People often do a double-take when they discover my unexpected interests. It’s been this way since I was a child. “Wait, you like to do what?” or “You? Really Julie! I didn’t expect that.” or “That’s the last thing I would have thought you’d be interested in.”

When we choose not to forgive, it can deeply burdened us and weight heavy on our being - not those that hurt us. And now we have the opportunity to reclaim our energy, our control, and our power. Give ourselves the gift of forgiveness and no longer hoping the past will change.

Burnout is never fun. It’s exhausting to the point that it drains your energy and motivation, often leaving you feeling stuck, alone, and hopeless. But here’s a truth I’ve learned over the years: stopping and sitting with the feeling of burnout could be your answer to getting past it for good.