Work identity comes up in almost every career coaching conversation. Who we are in our work, and how much of ourselves we see in the roles we’ve held, can be both grounding and limiting, especially when we’re ready for change.

Intentional time out is how we get ahead of burnout. Career change, lifestyle shifts to support wellbeing and so on are big decisions. So taking some conscious time to understand whats important and plan, is the more compassionate alternative to being exhausted and stuck.

Slowing down, pausing and making considered decisions is the way. But . . . we live fast paced, busy days filled with so many micro-decisions that slowing down gets mixed up with feelings of lazy or being unproductive. Separating these will support your career change and move things along quicker in the long run.

Career change for the long game isn’t just about updating your CV or signing up for job alerts. It’s about something much deeper … finding work that aligns with who you truly are.

If you’re feeling unsettled in your job, unsure of your next step, or craving something more meaningful, chances are your work is out of sync with your core values.

Feelings of being stuck and struggling to make decisions often come from a lack of clarity. And jeeze... it can feel tricky to know what’s what when: everyone has an opinion, social media breeds comparison, and we’re juggling so many things at once!

Feeling overwhelmed is something that happens to all of us. Life is busy and can feel ‘too much’ sometimes. However, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a normal state to exist in for the long term. Here are 6 helpful tips to keep you focused on you and your well-being instead of fretting about the ‘to do’ list . . .

Do you ever wonder what it is you’re waiting for? Wanting to make changes to life and career is one thing. Actually feeling ready to make the changes is another. This article helps you to consider if we're ever ready! Sometimes we just have to start.

Burnout is the state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It comes from long-term stress, with little rest, over a prolonged time frame. Humans are ok with some stress, it can keep us on on our toes in short, sharp quantities but humans are not designed for long term/ chronic stress situations.

A change in season always feels like a lovely invitation to step back from the daily noise and reflect on where we are. Hopefully these journal prompts will help to guide your reflection so that you can approach any change with intention.