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Here’s how introverts can build a strong personal brand both online and offline and still stay sane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Furloughed government workers have gotten their last paychecks until the shutdown ends, but thriving through a prolonged income loss is entirely possible with these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the intriguing Blue Dolphin Rule, a technique backed by cognitive psychology that helps replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Discover why trying to suppress thoughts can actually backfire, leading to the 'White Bear Problem.' Gain practical tips on creating replacement thoughts and how to train your mind to focus on the helpful instead of the harmful. Emotional intelligence is the key to mastering your thoughts and fostering a healthier mental state.

Explore the hidden effects of parental burnout on kids and how stress disrupts their emotional climate. Discover how emotional regulation is contagious, with calmness or chaos impacting children's well-being. Learn about quick practices like 60-second driveway breaths that help parents reset. Get insights into digital tools for tracking moods and managing stress. Understand therapy as a form of preventive mental fitness that strengthens family stability. Finally, realize that modeling resilience and recovery offers lifelong benefits to children.

Boundaries of all kinds at work have been blurred in recent years. Where does physical embrace fit in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Thompson, an award-winning author and executive coach, delves into the concept of 'rust out,' a state of feeling drained despite not being overworked. She shares her personal experiences from her banking career and defines rust out's causes and costs, highlighting engagement data. Thompson offers actionable advice, like conducting an energy audit to assess tasks and advocating for one's strengths to leaders. She also discusses the importance of evaluating whether a career change is necessary, ultimately emphasizing how overcoming rust out can boost well-being and productivity.

Unpleasant surprises happen. But what you do next can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrea Lee Rogers, a wellness entrepreneur and creator of the Xtend fitness method, shares her insights on productivity tailored for busy women. She introduces the 'Do the Thing' concept, simplifying task management. By focusing on three must-do priorities, listeners can cut through overwhelm. Celebrating small wins and implementing a consistency formula, she challenges perfectionism with actionable steps. Discover how small shifts can lead to big changes in energy and focus!

One short meditation that can be done almost anywhere involves breathing deeply and mentally scanning your body for sensations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Standing out of the applicant pool takes a mix of confidence and honesty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices