Archive for burnout

Yoga offers work life balance for a career mom of 4 – almost!

by: Judy Martin December 15, 2009

The debate of whether work life balance really exists, essentially hangs in the balance, especially when you’re a parent with a full time career. I’m not a firm believer in the “work life balance” phrase, but I am a proponent of giving it your best darn shot!

The work life freedom in the death experience

by: Judy Martin April 14, 2009

I’ve been in what my good friends have come to know as “Judy Martin’s self induced boot camp.” That’s when projects seem to come of age at the same time, my work in tv, radio and blogging converge and my personal life is thrust into some sort of chaotic state. It’s actually a good time.

Chaos can Fuel Stress Awareness in Quest for Work Life Balance

by: Judy Martin April 6, 2009

Most inspirational or leadership philosophies teach us to look at the chaotic challenges around us at work and in business, as for opportunities for growth. But let’s take it a step further and look at them as opportunities to identify the stress triggers and raise our “stress awareness” at work.

The global quest for work life balance & resilience

by: Judy Martin March 25, 2009

The merging of the working and living experience goes well beyond our WorkLife Nation. A quick review of the global economy reveals that the quest for work life balance is a slamming debate no matter the continent. many fear burnout is on the horizon.

I Tweet, Therefore I am: Juggling Work Life and Career in the Twittersphere

by: Judy Martin March 18, 2009

“You need to be top of mind, cause there’s so much noise out there,” said Successfool.com blogger Alejandro Reyes on his SuccessfoolTV live streamed program Wednesday night. But how one accomplishes that is a matter of great debate. This brought to mind the conundrum of balancing the work/life scenario with maintaining a solid career path in a sensory overloaded environment, one which exalts the Tweet.

Creativity emerges in Career Chaos Economy

by: Judy Martin March 17, 2009

Catherine Wright is the membership director for the National Association of Mothers’ Centers. She, along with the rest of the planet is in great transition. It’s a similar challenge working for non-profits in our chaotic economy. It requires a certain amount of faith and commitment, especially as non-profits are fledgling under slashed philanthropic generosity. That result, courtesy the recession and Bernie Madoff – not necessarily in the order.

“We rely a lot on individual and private foundation monies,” said Wright in a phone conversation this morning

Flexibility & wellness programs foster psychologically healthy workplace

by: Judy Martin March 3, 2009

In an exceptionally healthy workplace in the 90’s, an on-site gym, cleaner organic food in the company cafeteria, and the occasional chair massage might have been the norm. These days, since workers are more concerned with keeping their jobs than putting on a few extra pounds, it’s a different story. One could argue it ’s just as important to feel good – as to look good – mentally and physically.

WorkLife Nation: 7 tips for work/life sanity in a chaotic job market

by: Judy Martin February 16, 2009

As I’ve written before, we have essentially become a WorkLife Nation. A new perspective on work/life culture is emerging. It’s a new, multi-faceted vision of how we work, live and thrive in a world that is presenting difficult challenges, forcing us to embrace more flexibility at work and in our family lives.

Your work life on steroids: The expectation conundrum

by: Judy Martin January 29, 2009

We run at a pace unimaginable 10 or 15 years ago. Remember when computers were a luxury? Now they are a necessity. You must recall when getting a cup of coffee meant filling a pot with water, and running it through the coffee maker at work – instead of heading to Starbucks.

24/7 Stress: It’s Not Just a Blogger’s World

by: Judy Martin April 10, 2008

If you’re a Sensory Overload Tracker (a formal expertise) like myself, the cover of the Sunday Times elicited a big, “Ha, I knew it would come to this!” In Matt Richtel’s article, In Web World of 24/7 Stress Writers Blog Till They Drop he chronicles the exhausting journey of “the blogger” and shares some disturbing news about the recent passing of several bloggers. He also lists the common physical ailments associated with those who make a career of blogging 24/7. So much for worklife balance.