by CJ McClanahan | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
Celebrating a life inevitably leads us to recognize this truth: life is only about relationships. <> Last week, I had the honor of attending the funeral celebrating the mother of one of my closest friends. It may seem unusual to use the phrase “I had the...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 27, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers tend to be an impatient group. Which, is why true behavior change can be difficult. Here’s one tactic to get you across the finish line. <> We’ve all seen a documentary about healthy eating or attended a seminar reminding us of the power of...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers can sometimes forget that their identity is not wrapped up in their accomplishments… or failures. <> “I feel like a failure.” Over the years, I’ve heard this phrase many times from my clients. At some point in our journey, we’ve all sized...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog
If you’re looking for a life-altering mind-shift, you’ll need to do things differently than you’ve tried before. <> Jotting a note in your gratitude journal or praying at mealtime are great places to start, but these periodic actions alone...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog
Do you own your failures, shortcomings, and mistakes? Or do you look for an opportunity to blame someone else? <> I remember the day vividly. My boss (who has since become an important mentor) asked why I had dropped the ball on an important issue. I made an...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers constantly strive for a sense of fulfillment, meaning, and mattering. 99.89% of our effort is pointless. Here’s what actually gets us what we want. <> I’ve coached hundreds of overachievers for more than 2 decades. And every year, I...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
As overachievers, we can unknowingly chase approval. Are you aware of who’s steering your life? <> Recently, I wondered how much different life would be if I cared less about impressing others. Would I work as hard? Spend more time helping those who are...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog
Too many of us have developed an “overwhelmed” mindset. <> We’ve convinced ourselves that no matter how much is on our plate, we’re barely keeping our heads above water. When asked how life is treating us, we typically respond with “swamped, busy,...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog
Instead of going for the “fix”, sit in stillness. The result might surprise you. <> You walk into Starbucks and there are 3 people in front of you (likely a 3–5-minute wait). What do you do? I’ve asked this question many times over the years and...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
To find joy, Overachievers tend to focus their efforts on tasks and recognition. The problem is the approach just doesn’t stick. <> As long as you have the means to provide for your basic necessities, you can be as content as anyone on the planet. The...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog
Do you ever find yourself wishing that life could be… different? <> Every day, I write a handful of words at the bottom of my journal underneath the title, Intention. This simple practice is designed to guide my behavior for the day and help make tiny...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 12, 2024 | Blog
Ready to set your 2025 goals? Here are the three questions you need to get started. <> Every year around this time, the typical overachiever confronts 2 important questions: What did I achieve this past year? What do I want to achieve in the next 12 months?...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog
The Overachiever’s constant need to say yes is merely an underlying insecurity. Here’s a better way to define your value. <> As a recovering overachiever, I’ve spent the majority of my adult life saying “yes” to everything. At some level, there’s...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 28, 2024 | Blog
There’s a big difference between “feeling” grateful and “practicing” gratitude. <> It’s one thing to recognize that I’m grateful for having a roof over my head. It’s something different to visit a homeless shelter to volunteer. One...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog
Redefine success by recognizing your value and trusting the journey. <> “No matter what gets done or doesn’t get done, I am enough”—Brene Brown Yesterday, I stumbled across this quote from Brene Brown. I’ve read it dozens of times over the years and always...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog
After an election, it’s natural for emotions to be high. <> It’s been a little more than a week since the election and it’s likely that you’ve got a strong opinion on the outcome. Most people take these strong emotions to their echo chamber (social media,...
