by CJ McClanahan | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog
Some of my favorite things include… Enjoying a nice meal at a crowded restaurant Connecting with friends at church every Sunday Going to the movies Just about every day, I hold a (poorly attended) pity party for myself because these activities are no longer a part of...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog
The first person you call/text/email tells a lot about who’s important to you. On 9/11, I called my wife and then immediately drove to my parents’ house.When my dad died, I reached out to my aunt and uncle.While IU was crushing Michigan this past weekend,...
by CJ McClanahan | Nov 5, 2020 | Blog
“Could I have done anything differently?” I’ve asked myself this question on many occasions. It usually happens when I meet someone who’s career (house, car, etc.) seems amazing. I begin to question my path ,wondering… Did I get the right degree?...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 29, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: We are more connected than ever. Even outside of the pandemic, this leads to more stress and anxiety than ever before. We give ourselves the worst pain because...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog
Odds are good that will be etched on my tombstone. I enjoy measuring everything because it clearly indicates that I’m making progress towards my goals. But, as I mature (i.e. – get older), I’m reminded each day that the most important things in life can’t always be...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog
As a recovering overachiever, I’ve struggled with this word over the years. The people pleaser in me often committed to countless activities that jammed my schedule with endless meetings and tasks. All of this effort left me tired, stressed, and frustrated. Then, one...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Today’s promise: Tonight, I will get caught up. Guess what happens? You don’t. So, then, it becomes Tomorrow’s Promise: Tomorrow, I will get caught up. You can...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog
I’ve heard this statement hundreds (if not thousands) of times from my clients over the years. To which I typically respond, “Is it true – are you a failure?” What follows is a simple exercise highlighting their personal and professional achievements. I’ve yet to...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 13, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: Take The Achiever’s Compass for a personalized report of how you can start finding joy in the journey. As achievers, we are wired to ‘win.’ There is an upside...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog
Seems like a pretty easy question for an overachiever to answer. Why do anything leisurely when you can speed up and get twice as much accomplished? Fast feels better. But, is it? If your goal in life is to out-work everyone else, then by all means non-stop frenzied...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 6, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) What We Discuss in this Episode: The Achiever’s Compass – take the assessment In 1992, CJ discovered that he had chronic anxiety after he couldn’t bring himself to get out of bed, or...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 1, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) In 2019, the World Health Organization declared burnout an occupational hazard. CJ McClanahan and Eileen McDargh, award-winning motivational speaker and executive coach, talk about how to manage...
by CJ McClanahan | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
As a recovering overachiever, my biggest challenge is being present. I believe I can enrich my future self by constantly planning and borrowing worry from tomorrow, next week, next month, etc. If you’re like me, remember that planning and worrying are influenced by...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog
Nearly 2/3 of the population is addicted to their phones. (Yes, that probably means you.) This means that you “unlock” it over 150 times a day, spend almost 3 hours scrolling/reading/liking/etc., and probably sleep with it next to your bed. We take a...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 23, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog
Envy can be my kryptonite. Things can appear to be going extremely well in every aspect of my personal and professional life. However, just as I start to gratefully enjoy my good fortune, I notice something in my peripheral vision. Someone has once again achieved a...
