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 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 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 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...