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,...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
Struggling with your achievement addiction? Perhaps it’s time to change your goal. <> Most overachieving professionals (yes, I’m talking about you) use this equation to guide just about every decision they make: Tons of Effort = Lots of Achievement =...