Posts by Erez Shek
Stability: The Remix
In an official capacity, the dictionary defines stability as the quality, state, or degree of being stable. Stable being defined as something that has balance, that is firmly established, that is not changing or fluctuating. Where and how that sits with us as individuals and in our own lives might be different. For many of…
Burnout, Being Human and Beyond
Burnout Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and/or mental exhaustion caused by extended amounts of stress. According to the latest poll from the American Psychological Association, over 80% of adults in the United States are feeling the effects of chronic stress. Why should this matter to you? What does this mean? This…
Episode 100: F*CK GOALS
We live in a very goal and milestone centric society. We teach it in our schools and homes. They show up in our relationships, our work, our friendships, our families. They drive competitions and fuel comparison culture. Does that truly help us?
Listen to EpisodeCheckin’ Internalized Toxic Positivity
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how crappy something is, no matter what uncomfortable emotions we are feeling, no matter what the situation is- people need to find the “positive” side things and find a more positive mindset. How does it show up in your life, you might be suprised.
Listen to EpisodeUnderstanding the Inner Critic
The Inner Critic The inner critic is what we call that inner voice that judges, criticizes and shames us. The thoughts surrounding actions, interactions, reactions, our choices and our behaviors- that is our inner critic. Yes, at times that inner critic can be harsh- which might seem like an understatement at times. We might hate…