The “I’m Fine” Pattern in High-Performing Professionals For many professionals, “I’m fine” becomes a default response. When you’re known for being capable, reliable, and composed under pressure, the instinct is to continue managing stress at work by pushing through. And in many cases, you can. But it often comes at a cost. Some of the most common signs of stress at work don’t look dramatic. They show up in subtle, everyday ways. Do any of these sound familiar? I know I've e

April is Stress Awareness Month , and I think it's really important that we go back to basics because most of us don't realize how much stress is impacting us . I work with a lot of mid-career, high-performing professionals and I see a pattern (this pattern has affected me many times over the years too). We feel we are… fine. We're delivering. We're more than meeting expectations. We're handling what needs to be handled. And because of that, the signs of stress at work (and a

Learn what burnout really is, the early signs to watch for, and why high achievers struggle to recognize it. A practical, research-backed guide for busy professionals.

I said “squirrel” in the middle of a workplace training session on burnout prevention (yes, that’s the kind of real-life content you get when you hire me!) as I was sharing how our brains are constantly being pulled in a million directions at once and how hard it is to stay focused on the present moment in our hyper-technology world.

Did you know: High performers and high achievers are more prone to burnout at work because of the unique pressures that come with their drive and success. I know this well because I experienced burnout out as a high achiever, didn't recognize it at the time, and now I'm passionate about helping others understand burnout so they can focus on prevention. High Achievers and Risk of Burnout Here’s a breakdown of why the risk is higher: Setting the Bar High As high achievers we mi

Stress and burnout "live in the same house" but they aren't the same thing. Lets explore some of the key differences and what you should be aware of as the warning signs. Stress is your body’s natural response to a challenge or demand. When stressed you might find yourself feeling: Overwhelmed or like you're constantly “on" (can't turn your brain off). Irritable, angry or anxious. Sick or unwell (common signs are headaches, tension, stomach issues, or trouble sleeping). Burn

We know that burnout is a problem facing many (I'm going to go out on a limb and say all ) workplaces. So what are the burnout warning signs? What do we need to be looking for in ourselves and with our workplace teams? Some common signs of burnout include: Feelings of Overwhelm Anger Irritability Feeling "detached" Feeling Numb Exhausted Sense of dread about work tasks If you've taken ​Mental Health First Aid​ training with me, you'll know that many of these signs are also