People resist change for many understandable reasons, all of which create stress. Even positive change can create stress and anxiety. (Think about graduating from school, getting married, or starting a new opportunity.) Here are eight common reasons people resist change and what you can do about the stress they cause you when you face them. 1) Lack of Control Feeling in control gives us a sense of safety and stability. It helps us believe we can manage outcomes, avoid harm,

I'm sitting in a hotel room on a family vacation as I write this. My kids are in kids' camp, and my husband is waiting for me on the beach. I've avoided my computer successfully for five consecutive days, so I'll keep this short so I can get back outside! Time off isn’t just part of your benefits package; it's intended to give you a reset in multiple ways. It has measurable, research-backed benefits for performance, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. And yet,

Last week, I had a day that was packed to the gills with meetings and each one had something I needed to produce as a result. That night I had to travel to a training location, and the following two days I was in all-day sessions, and I wouldn't be able to get to my computer until night time. When I put my kids to bed. So I was feeling stressed. Which was actually great, because it gave me an opportunity to use a tool I teach for helping manage stress: the ABCs of Stress.

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How do you know when what you're dealing with is burnout? How is it different from run-of-the-mill exhaustion or depression? And what are the signs to look for in others? Research shows that there are three main categories of burnout symptoms: exhaustion/overwhelm, cynicism, and inefficacy, (in addition to a number of physical symptoms, many of which are tied to mental symptoms). Let's take a look at what some of those symptoms look like and what to keep an eye out for if

So many of my clients are overworked, perpetually busy, and burnt out. They're stuck on a hamster wheel and it's taking its toll. Day after day, the To Do list gets longer and the opportunity to relax gets pushed farther and farther away. "I'll relax when the kitchen is clean," says the mom of two boys. "I'll take a break when the presentation is perfect," says the junior employee. "I'll sleep in when I'm on vacation," says the overworked executive. Robert Holden, a coach,