Working with the precious space between the end of something and the beginning of something new is a gift. It can be uncomfortable but if you find a way to listen and observe in this liminal time you are sure to discover fresh wisdom.

Once we've named when, where, what of our "no" - the thing that doesn't sit well with us - it's time to get curious...

Are you in a transition moment professionally? Here are some clues to figuring out where you are and what to do next.

Burnout is real. (I've been there. And you can recover.) It’s different from occasional stress.
Knowing what you are dealing with is really critical to getting back into a zone of equilibrium and optimum functioning.

Check out all those voices telling you what you “must do” - some wise, some outdated, all opinionated. Go ahead and prune your list of “musts” because you are the adult who gets to decide what you must do.

Learning a new thing can be quite uncomfortable. AND, learning something new keeps us younger, healthier, happier and more fully alive. So how do we move through the discomfort with grace and dignity?

A ridiculously simple, but maybe not obvious, strategy to boost your productivity.

Remember some of the jobs or careers you wanted when you were younger? Use these interests as a guide to add more play and joy into your life today.

If you knew you were completely whole and utterly loved as you are – what would be the kindest thing you could do for yourself right now?

What wisdom about the seasons and the cycles of the earth have we lost touch with?

In school, in sports, at work I worshiped at the altar of “giving it your all.” But I ended up less engaged and interested in my activities. Neuroscience shows us that maximum effort all the time leads to lower problem-solving ability, less creativity, more fear-based, survival thinking.