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The Main Misconception About Work-Life Balance and How to Achieve It
Work-Life Balance, Burnout Prevention Yana Carstens Work-Life Balance, Burnout Prevention Yana Carstens

The Main Misconception About Work-Life Balance and How to Achieve It

Have you been trying to balance your work, personal, and family life, but it seems unachievable? Are you starting to believe that having a meaningful work-life balance is unattainable for high-achievers like yourself, who believe anything is possible and figureoutable? Most ambitious career women who are also parents do. One of the main challenges ambitious working moms have is to create a meaningful work-life balance that leaves us personally and professionally satisfied, more at peace, and fulfilled.

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Top 5 Work Experiences that Lead to Burnout
Realign, Recalibrate, Burnout Yana Carstens Realign, Recalibrate, Burnout Yana Carstens

Top 5 Work Experiences that Lead to Burnout

Are you experiencing overwhelm, prolonged frustration, and dissatisfaction in your work environment? Are you wondering whether you may be burned out or want to avoid burning out? Do you find it hard to articulate what you are experiencing in your work environment beyond "I'm so busy. I need a vacation?" Labeling what we are experiencing clarifies how to find a solution.

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Preventing Burnout: The Power of Prioritizing Joy
Yana Carstens Yana Carstens

Preventing Burnout: The Power of Prioritizing Joy

As human beings, we can receive goodness and joy from the world around us. Whether it's a beautiful sunset, a kind word from a friend, or a simple act of generosity, these moments of positivity can uplift our spirits and bring us a sense of happiness and fulfillment.

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Burnout: How Doing Too Little Can Be Just as Damaging as Doing Too Much
Yana Carstens Yana Carstens

Burnout: How Doing Too Little Can Be Just as Damaging as Doing Too Much

I remember it vividly. I couldn't even open up my mac book or the software needed to do my work without being overwhelmed with nausea and a feeling of panic. I was so used to the constant demands and deadlines and being motivated by stress. I didn't even notice when chronic stress accumulated and tipped over into burnout.

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Preventing Creative Burnout in Tech: Tips for Design and Tech Professionals
Yana Carstens Yana Carstens

Preventing Creative Burnout in Tech: Tips for Design and Tech Professionals

As a creative in tech, I know what it’s like to feel the excitement of a new project launch. The mind and heart just burst with possibilities and creativity, especially on a project we feel passionate about. In product and software design, creativity is fueled by constraints from clients and our teams and the desire to create amazing user experiences.

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What is Holistic Wellness? Part 1
Wellness Yana Carstens Wellness Yana Carstens

What is Holistic Wellness? Part 1

Holistic Wellness is a philosophy of aligning towards optimal Wellness considering all areas of our lives. It is about uncovering the root cause of an issue and healing it from there versus treating a symptom or series of symptoms. It removes blockers that keep us stuck and from achieving our goals at the root, which looks different for everyone.

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