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Do you feel pressure to reply instantly to others, whether it’s an email from your manager, a Teams message from a co-worker, or even a text from a friend? Or perhaps you expect that from others? And when they don’t reply right away, you worry they’re ignoring you or question if they’re on top of […]

I hope your summer is treating you well so far. I took some time off in July and am easing back into a work routine—while still living at the lake. It’s been a season of late nights with teens, a slower pace, summer fun… and the occasional test of boundaries with other people. So, as […]

Is summer vacation right around the corner for you? Or perhaps it’s a few weeks away, and for now, you’re navigating work with the kids off school or it’s just regular, everyday life. Maybe you’re feeling so overwhelmed that you can’t wait for a break. Or maybe, like me, you’re feeling like you gave it […]

Do you ever find that you can’t seem to calm your racing mind when everything around you feels hectic? Or catch yourself getting stuck on something small bothering you—even when everything around you is calm and good? That anxious feeling sneaks in, stealing your sense of peace. And instead of being present in the moment, […]

Do you feel like your leader doesn’t understand what you need to perform at your best or what’s truly important to you? Or as a leader, have you stopped to ask what your team truly needs from you—and are clear on what you need from them? It’s easy to feel like your leaders don’t care […]

Are you tired of the ‘shoulds’ running your day? Or feeling guilty when you do make yourself a priority, Stacey? This week, I spoke at a conference in Estevan. I drove there Tuesday from Regina (just over two hours) and, after my talk Wednesday morning, I made a 1.5-hour detour to drop off boat keys […]

Let’s talk about how working less can make you more effective. As I finished up my new website, I found myself waffling over the homepage headline. The old version said: Create more balance, stress less, and be your best. But I had changed it to: Work less, enjoy life more, and perform even better. This got closer […]

I put a post on LinkedIn earlier this week about how—like our devices—we all need time to recharge and reset. Each day, and whenever we need it. Whether it’s a few minutes to walk outside, saying no to something that’s draining your energy, or simply pausing to breathe and let go of what’s stressing you […]

Feeling like you’ve said yes to too many things and now you’re wondering how in the world you’ll get it all done? Or maybe you committed to something coming up, but then life threw you a curveball—and now you’re feeling stretched too thin. Or you’re just plain exhausted and know you need a break… but […]

You’re playing an entirely different game with work-life balance. Not the packed calendar.Not the “always on” mode.Not proving your value by how much you take on. But the space to think clearly.The time to focus on what really matters.The boldness to succeed without the hectic, overwhelming pace. It’s a version of balance that doesn’t just […]