Tag: Life
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S1E4 | Yoga for Burnout
The daily practice of yoga became a beautiful space for me to be still, to heal, and to listen to what my body, mind, and soul needed. This was critical to helping me work through what was going on because in the lead-up to burning out I was spending so much time trying to rationalize…
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S1E3 | The Guilt
The guilt of burnout and realizing it’s not a personal flaw but often happens as a result of work environment pressures. Despite efforts to manage it, feelings of guilt and inadequacy persisted. I realized that I needed to prioritize my well-being and recognize that everyone may need to pause and recharge at some point in…
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S1E2 : Taking Action
When I realized I was burned out I knew I had to take action to address things. I accessed therapy via Talkspace and consulted my doctor to ensure I was taking care of my needs. Ultimately, I decided to take medical leave to focus on recovery from burnout and reassess what my next steps would…
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I’m a Certified Coach!
I completed the Embrace Change Coaching Certification program and officially got my certification. This unique program, designed for coaches of color, aims to better support diverse individuals. I’m excited to focus on further developing my coaching skills and creating impactful programs.
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I’m Back!
Whether you’re considering a career pivot, looking to level up in your current role, or are feeling like what brought you here is no longer taking you where you want to go I’m on a quest to cultivate the next generation of diverse leaders. Welcome to Contemplating Life’s Choices.
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Seeing Stars
If you’ve been with me from the beginning of this blog you know my interests span a wide range. I’ve realized that one of the things I like about having broad interests is that to me they’re not things I enjoy in isolation. I love helping people develop in their career whether it’s as an…
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When Does Fitting in Become Belonging?
When I started this blog I really wanted a space for myself to be my truest and most authentic self. Sometimes I find that to be easy and other times it feels like I’m still just trying to be the me that fits in and goes along to get along. I even know logically that…
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52 WoC – Week 15 – Career Discovery
I remembered I needed to get a post together for this week on Tuesday and ended up sick and slept most of the day on Wednesday so here we are a little late but making it happen. Our question for this week is… What are my least favorite tasks or responsibilities in my current job?…
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52 WoC – Week 14 – Career Discovery
Sheesh! I keep running behind but I’m not giving up on this so here we go! One of the things that’s helped me figure out what I want in jobs was knowing what worked and what didn’t work in past jobs. So the question for today in the 52 Weeks of Contemplation, Career Discovery series…
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52 WoC – Week 13 – Career Discovery
Well, I meant to post this last Wed but here we are playing catch up again. But, it’s ok because we’re in the era of not letting perfectionism stop us from doing the things that matter to us. Here we go… I’ve been having a lot of conversations with folks lately about careers. How to…
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