Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Does it seem to only grow longer – not shorter? Do you wake up in the morning feeling a sense of anxiety, dread, or resentment at everything on your list? First, I want to acknowledge how you’re feeling and let you know you’re not alone! There were…
Ok, I’ll be honest, I used to make New Year’s resolutions each year. And I can’t remember a single one that lasted past the end of January. I finally got tired of feeling like I was constantly failing and decided to figure out what was going wrong with my New Year’s resolutions If you also…
So much in life is available at the touch of a button or swipe of a finger. It’s totally understandable in this world of instant gratification that we’re looking for the fastest way to reach our goals. Because let’s be honest, for anyone who’s set a goal – or maybe New Year’s Resolution – and…
In order to be hard on yourself, you have to start with the belief that you’re falling short somehow. Falling short of your expectations for yourself, of other’s expectations for you, of what you believe society expects you to be and do. At the core of this self-criticism is our beliefs. The beliefs often aren’t true,…
You’ve been pouring your blood, sweat, and tears into your work for years. And now that you’ve earned your PhD, all sorts of things are coming up for you. This is a big milestone and it makes sense that it can throw you off your game! Based on today’s question, I’m addressing three different factors…