Over the last two weeks we’ve been unpacking performance culture and our need to kowtow to it. The trend is so pervasive that I dare say we might be addicted to the behavior. But to what end?

We’re becoming addicted to the pursuit of perfection. We see it at work, on social feeds and in the ways we talk about our lives with others. Even Hollywood has picked up on this, in shows like WeCrashed and Super Pumped. It’s time to fight this.

Give yourself permission to rest and reflect. It’s okay. Join the anti-performance culture movement. And learn how to live from a place of rest, instead of earning the right to.

So… some of you know that we ran a burnout recovery beta program over the holidays. The program, called Reinvention Rest Stop: Living Beyond Burnout turned out to be a wealth of insight including one in particular that struck me as so surprising that I decided to share it here today.

What is the promise you will make to yourself this year… and when’s the last time you made a promise (to yourself) and kept it? Resolutions are one thing; promises are something entirely different. Let’s talk.

Inspired by “Glass Onion” from Netflix, this week I want to talk about cutting your losses. Finding your mojo in a sea of disappointment. While not pie in the sky…this may be just what the doctor ordered to bravely step into 2023.

It’s the time when we look back at the last 12 months and toy with visualization exercises in the hopes that they will manifest into our wildest dreams. Here are six steps to make a vision reality.

It’s true, these 12 months of 2022 have rolled by like Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” So if you’re reflecting on your key takeaways from this past year – good. I’ve been doing the same. Here are my Top 3 for ‘23.

Why is it so hard to reinvent yourself? Why can’t we all just click our heels three times and be done with it? Well, life. Life gets in the way. Let’s talk about this.

We know that increased trust positively impacts team productivity, P&L statements and family dynamics. And we know that vulnerability is the cornerstone to the trust needed to find this pot of gold. So then the real question becomes: if vulnerability leads to greater trust… can you afford NOT to engage in it?

Healthy rivalries have the power to motivate and inspire, but the real superpower lies in what unifies us. Whether in your workplace or at your Thanksgiving table, the art of finding common ground can create meaningful connections, end conflict, and inspire new ideas.

Today’s post is for anyone who is in pursuit of finding the time and space to recharge at a deep level and what to do with that time … when you get it.

If you decide to go all in and take the big chance, good for you! Just know that sometimes that risk may not pay off the way you envisioned. And that’s fine! Just don’t self eliminate. Let’s talk.

Today, I want to share an unconventional experience that helped shape how I think about leadership and the world around me – including a furniture maker on an Amish farm in Grabill, Indiana. Yes indeed.

Whatever your relationship with Fall, I think it’s the best example of how to embrace change. These next two months will offer a gentle reminder that change is both beautiful and complex. Here are a few ideas to help you embrace it.

“Distinct choices change courses!” It’s true, right? Each major life decision we make impacts our happiness, general fulfillment and financial security. These decisions also reverberate off the people that are closest to us – potentially changing their course as well.

I’m calling this month “Open Book October” where each week I’ll feature a personal and meaningful story that will hopefully provide some inspiration and offer new insights.

Let’s be honest, most high-performers keep up appearances. Our homes are clean, our clothes are snappy and our hair’s in place. But open a closet or look under the bed? Hah! Let’s talk about why decluttering is good even if emotional.

Don’t wait to dig around in that junk drawer of yours. Build a sorting ritual into your life every 90 days and the chaos will become calm.

WRAL TechWire columnist Jes Averhart celebrates the kickoff of the football season by sharing a lesson that she learned from her son.