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What if you get to be perfectly imperfect?

by Meredith Vaish | Nov 7, 2021 | Blog, hustle and proving, self-development

On Thursday, I participated in an insightful discussion on Imperfect Leadership hosted by Carrie Majewski and her Women in Leadership Nexus network. (Follow her on Linked In here.) The conversation encouraged me to rethink my outmoded and limiting beliefs about what...

Beating Burnout: Meredith Vaish of Pause Box On The 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

by Meredith Vaish | Oct 4, 2021 | hustle and proving, interview, manage your energy, pause, productivity

Stop “should-ing” yourself and start receiving. Having days without to-do lists is critical. During this time, find what lights you up and do that. Do something totally impractical or do something just for the pleasure of it. (I found myself making a lot of soup!) In...
Beating Burnout: 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

Beating Burnout: 5 Things You Should Do If You Are Experiencing Work Burnout

by Meredith Vaish | Oct 3, 2021 | Blog, default energy, hustle and proving, manage your energy, pause, self-development

Did you know 53% of U.S. women say their mental health suffers to the point of burnout because of their jobs, all or some of the time*? As big as that number is, it’s not very surprising, is it? It seems like, In addition to the sheer load of responsibilities...

Receiving seems easy enough. So why are we so bad at it?

by Meredith Vaish | Sep 19, 2021 | Blog, hustle and proving, manage your energy, self-inquiry & listening

As successful, busy women, we know that always-doing can only take us so far. Our capacity runs out, resentment sets in, and we lose steam.That’s why, in order to get to the next level in our careers, businesses, and creative pursuits we need to learn how...

What “I’m Fine” really means

by Meredith Vaish | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog, hustle and proving, productivity

Have you ever said you’re fine when you really weren’t? And I’m not talking about using the phrase to satisfy social pleasantries or a routine inquiry from acquaintances. I’m talking about when we say “I’m fine,” to the people in our lives who know us and want to help...

What is trying to impress costing you?

by Meredith Vaish | Jul 25, 2021 | Blog, hustle and proving, productivity, self-inquiry & listening

One thing that high-achieving women have in common is their desire to impress. After all, isn’t impressing others how we get ahead? It sure seems that way. We’re rewarded for being, looking, and sounding impressive. And that’s not a bad thing –until...
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