Feeling burnt out, but can’t take a vacation? You are in the right place, my friend! You can recover from a period of burnout, even if you still have to work. Welcome to Part 5 of the Guide where we’re talking rest and recovery! If you’re new to the Guide,…
When we’re in the middle of our busiest seasons, it’s all too common to ignore our self-care. It’s too time-consuming, too indulgent, and we have too much work to do. (And then we wonder why we burn out so quickly!) The solution is to find self-care tactics that are sustainable,…
Okay, now we’re in the midst of our busy season and it’s utter mayhem, so let’s make it manageable. When your busiest seasons hit, the instinct is usually to embrace the hustle with lots of coffee, little sleep, and overwork. It’s no wonder we burn out – this type of…
The calendar is blocked out for the next month and the deadlines are looming. You now have a to-do list for your to-do lists, which keep expanding even though you’re checking items off every day. Deep breath – we’re diving into busy season! If you’re feeling a sense of dread,…
What is burnout? Why does it happen? How do we spot it early so that we can minimize the impact on us? Welcome to Part 1 of the Guide where we’re breaking down burnout! If you’re new to the Guide, start here! The Busy Season Survival Guide is a cumulation…
Struggling with busy season burnout? I feel you, deep in my bones! Let’s see if we can fix that. Welcome to the series that I affectionately call The Busy Season Survival Guide! Named after my annual pre-tax season bullet journal spreads, the Guide is a collection of the theories, lessons,…
It’s May 1st, number crunchers, and for those of us in countries with an April 30th tax deadline – we made it! Another fun-filled tax season in the books. I hope you made it through this tax season intact, and if you had a rager of a tax party last…
Yup – if you’re facing overwhelm, do one more thing. Make it a hobby, preferably something you really love. Something that can get you into “flow”, or something you’re really proud of, or something that has meaning to you. Something that you’d do for free. Keep it low-stakes and low-pressure. …
What got you curious about bullet journaling? Was it those gorgeous spreads adorned with brush pen lettering, washi tape, and colour-coded habit trackers? Me too! But the very same images that piqued our curiosity can also feel overwhelming when we’re just starting out. The truth is that bullet journaling wasn’t…
This year’s theme comes with a statistic: At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking…