Hi Reader As we step well into September, I want to share something that weighs on my heart, especially during this time of year: Emotional Labor. The transition from summer to fall would bring a familiar whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities that left me feeling not just busy, but bone-deep tired. It’s that exhaustion that sneaks up on you at the end of the day—not the good kind that comes from meaningful accomplishments, but a weariness that feels heavy and unrelenting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running a marathon in quicksand, you’re not alone. In my monthly blog, I explore the invisible labor many carry—so often unacknowledged—yet crucial to the fabric of our daily lives. I'm hoping it gives you a little more solace and understanding along the way and why it can be so easy to feel dazed and worn. If you read my post, Our Emotional Labor Daze and How It Steals Our Joy (And Time), I'll share a process that has increased my ability to enjoy life and become more present, daily. It has also helped me choose to be more proactive in scheduling, too. Details are shared when you head over to my blog to discover more about the hidden emotional labor we all carry and my strategy to lighten the load for ourselves. Or, if time is at a premium, simply gain access to the Think-Sift-Shift Process by clicking the highlighted link, shared in Mariah Faith's Slacker Hack Podcast earlier this year. DeShawn P.S. October is bringing some spine-tingling developments that I can't wait to share! |
I teach savvy, motivated professionals how they can get stuff done so they CAN relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor! So let's explore how you do your best work and start answering the question, "That's why I get to the end of a busy day and feel like nothing gets done!"
Hi Reader I may be late to the Swifty scene, but I know an empowering message when I hear one. Taylor Swift has a gift—not just for songwriting, but for being unapologetically true to herself. That wisdom didn’t come easy. It’s been shaped through years in the spotlight, relentless public scrutiny, and the demands of a life lived louder and faster than most of us can imagine. But amidst the sparkle and stadiums, she recently dropped a line that stopped me in my tracks. “Think of your energy...
Hello, Reader, I'm officially still on hiatus this month dreaming, reimagining, and designing but mundane stuff still happens and I needed a reminder about procrastination and agency this week and thought you may want in on it, too! Mundane tasks often feel like burdens weighing us down and lead to procrastination. However, a recent discussion with my Time Tamers Coaching Group illuminated a transformative shift I call moving "From Time Pressure to Time Choice." This core mindset-shift...
Hey Reader!! 🎆 Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 You’ve earned this day to relax, recharge, and celebrate the freedom just to be you. I hope you enjoy the sparkle and shine of the night, knowing that you have an inner spark also worth celebrating every day of the year, friend! The month of July signals not only the USA's independence but my annual business retreat, where I take a moment to dream, polish, and add some sparkle to my content and systems. I love supporting smart women in finding peace and...